Mechanical Designer

Actalent; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer to create and refine very large mechanical equipment used to transport, shape, and heat treat steel. The role focuses on design, with engineering support from the team, and involves work on Levelers and Conveyors.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required, with initial 2D/3D design steps followed by CAD transitions. The position is fully onsite in Brighton, MI, with Monday–Friday hours and collaboration with the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks in 2D and 3D.
• Experience with industrial equipment related to steel components, welding, or fabrication.
• Ability to execute engineering change orders.

Responsibilities

• Use Solidworks and AutoCAD to design 2D and 3D industrial equipment.
• Design machine layouts for steel machines, cassettes, and other machined parts.
• Collaborate and participate in engineering design meetings.
• Detail individual components for equipment.
• Select materials for heat treatment and structural steel fabrication.
• Perform reverse engineering and design changes on refurbishments (customer-supplied components).
• Prepare bills of materials for orders.

Skills

2D/3D CAD design experience

Industrial equipment fabrication

Engineering change orders (ECNs)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical DesignerJob Description

This position involves designing very large mechanical equipment used to transport, shape, and heat treat steel. The focus will be primarily on design, with minimal engineering work, as that will be handled by the engineering team. You will work with two main products: Levelers, which flatten or shape materials into finished products, and Conveyors, which transport different materials through Chain Conveyors. The role requires proficiency in Solidworks, as designs will be initially completed in AutoCAD before transitioning to Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Use Solidworks and AutoCAD to design 2D and 3D industrial equipment.

• Design machine layouts for steel machines, cassettes, and other machined parts.

• Collaborate and participate in engineering design meetings.

• Detail individual components for equipment.

• Select materials for heat treatment and structural steel fabrication.

• Perform reverse engineering and design changes on refurbishments (customer-supplied components).

• Prepare bills of materials for orders.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks in 2D and 3D.

• Experience with industrial equipment related to steel components, welding, or fabrication.

• Ability to execute engineering change orders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with larger components is an advantage.

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. The facility is located in a large space in Brighton, close to Highway 96. The work environment is cubicle-style and promotes frequent collaboration with the manufacturing team. The staff is friendly and encourages positive improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brighton, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brighton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.