Mechanical Design Engineer - Food Equipment CAD Specialist

Actalent; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off (vacation/sick days)

Paid holidays

Profit sharing based Incentives

Job summary

Actalent in Birmingham, MI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Designer to create precise 3D models and detailed 2D fabrication drawings for industrial equipment, with emphasis on food industry projects. Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD is required, and collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

This full‑time role offers one remote day per week after 90 days, 401(k) matching, health and life insurance, disability insurance, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on SolidWorks experience creating 3D models.
• 4+ years AutoCAD experience producing 2D drawings.
• Proven experience designing industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in creating detailed fabrication drawings for manufacturing.
• Ability to work with both 3D modeling and 2D drafting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate 3D models of industrial equipment using SolidWorks.
• Develop detailed 2D fabrication drawings in AutoCAD that support manufacturing and assembly.
• Translate design concepts and engineering requirements into clear, manufacturable CAD models and drawings.
• Apply design best practices for industrial equipment, with focus on food industry applications when required.
• Ensure drawings and models meet internal standards, customer specifications, and industry guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and production staff to resolve design issues.
• Update and revise existing CAD models and drawings based on feedback and changes.
• Maintain organized CAD files and documentation for project execution.
• Use MS Office to prepare and maintain design-related documentation and reports.
• Contribute ideas to improve product designs and workflows.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Industrial equipment design

3D modeling

2D drafting

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent in Birmingham, MI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer / CAD Designer to create precise 3D models and detailed 2D fabrication drawings for industrial equipment, with emphasis on food industry projects. Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD is required, and collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

This full‑time role offers one remote day per week after 90 days, 401(k) matching, health and life insurance, disability insurance, and profit sharing.