Mechanical Designer

Actalent; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a designer in Newport News, VA, to enhance product designs and improve manufacturing operations. As part of the team, you will utilize tools like AutoCAD and Siemens NX, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing departments.

This position requires US Citizenship and an AS Degree along with relevant experience. The salary ranges from $35-$45 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• 3 years of relevant experience, or 2 years can substitute for Associate's degree.
• Experience in manufacturing/installation drawing creation.
• Preferred experience in machinery/mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Designs components or systems and modifies existing designs.
• Utilizes CAD equipment and graphic tools.
• Coordinates design criteria with various departments.

Skills

3D modelling software

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical design

Education

AS Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Siemens NX

Job description

Description

• Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or NX.
• Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.

Description

• Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or NX.
• Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• AS Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience. (2 years of related experience can be substituted for Associate’s degree.)
• Familiar with 3D modelling software (Siemens NX. Autocad/Inventor)
• Experience in manufacturing/installation drawing creation.
• Machinery/Mechanical Design expereince preferred.
• Manufacturing Experience.

Additional Information

• 1st shift, Monday-Friday.
• Pay Rate: $35-$45/hr based on experience.
• Benefits offered.
• 1 step interview process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Newport News,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.