Mechanical Designer

Actalent; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a contract-to-hire assignment. You will create and update 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings, support product improvements, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.

The role requires proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, and PDM, 3–5 years of related experience, and experience in electro-mechanical, structural, and industrial design with a basic understanding of sheet metal, plastics, and assembly.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, and PDM systems.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, with internship or co-op experience highly valued.
• Experience with electro-mechanical, structural, and industrial design.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, plastics, and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Support product improvements, cost reductions, and design optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and validation of new products and features.
• Troubleshoot design issues and support root cause analysis activities.

Skills

SolidWorks

Creo

PDM

3-5 years exp

Electro-mechanical design

Structural design

Industrial design

Tools

Sheet metal

Plastics

Assembly

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical DesignerJob Description

Responsibilities

• Create and update 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Support product improvements, cost reductions, and design optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and validation of new products and features.
• Troubleshoot design issues and support root cause analysis activities.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, and PDM systems.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, with internship or co-op experience highly valued.
• Experience with electro-mechanical, structural, and industrial design.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, plastics, and assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electro-mechanical, structural, and industrial design.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, plastics, and assembly.

Work Environment

The Mechanical Designer will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams. The role requires proficiency in engineering software such as SolidWorks, Creo, and PDM systems. The work involves design reviews, testing, and validation activities, often requiring attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manitowoc, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manitowoc,WI.

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.