Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Seguin (TX); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support high-volume SKU redesign and facility transition, focusing on CAD model updates and engineering drawings for a new manufacturing process. Strong SolidWorks, routing, and sheet metal design skills are essential, with rigorous release discipline and BOM management in a fast-paced project environment.

The role involves collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and validation teams, and may require work at a new production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of SolidWorks experience with solid bodies, complex assemblies, large design sets, and detailed drawings.
• 5+ years of BOM management and revision control in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks tube or pipe routing design and sheet metal design.
• Experience with ERP systems (XA) and PDM systems (Enovia/Vault).

Responsibilities

• Update and modify existing CAD models and engineering drawings across a large number of SKUs.
• Incorporate design changes for a new manufacturing e-coating process, including adding/adjusting weep holes, gas holes, and mounting holes.
• Ensure design intent is communicated through CAD models, drawings, and documentation.
• Create/update assemblies and component-level models reflecting design/process changes.
• Develop and maintain detailed drawings and documentation for manufacturing and validation.
• Create/update/manage BOMs with proper revision control.
• Support validation and testing for new SKUs at a new production facility.
• Implement design changes based on validation feedback during ramp-up.
• Release components, drawings, BOMs, and docs via PLM/PDM systems (Enovia/Vault).
• Follow established engineering change processes and maintain release discipline.

Skills

SolidWorks expert

CAD drafting

BOM management

ERP XA

PDM Vault

Enovia

Sheet metal design

Engineering change processes

Release discipline

Tube/pipe routing

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Enovia

Vault

Dassault tools

XA ERP

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

A manufacturing division is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong CAD expertise to support a high-volume SKU redesign and facility transition project. You will focus on updating and modifying CAD models and engineering drawings to align with a new manufacturing process and prepare products for validation at a new production facility. This is a fast-paced, project-based role that requires advanced SolidWorks skills, particularly in routing and sheet metal design, and a disciplined approach to design release and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Update and modify existing CAD models and engineering drawings across a large number of SKUs.
• Incorporate design changes required for a new manufacturing e-coating process, including adding and adjusting weep holes, gas holes, and mounting holes.
• Ensure design intent is clearly communicated through CAD models, drawings, and associated documentation.
• Create and update assemblies and component-level models to reflect design and process changes.
• Develop and maintain detailed drawings and documentation to support manufacturing and validation activities.
• Create, update, and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy and proper revision control.
• Support validation and testing efforts for new SKUs at a new production facility, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Implement design changes based on validation and testing feedback during production ramp-up.
• Release components, drawings, BOMs, and documentation through PLM/PDM systems such as Enovia or Vault.
• Follow established engineering change processes and maintain strong release discipline for all design modifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth transition of products to the new manufacturing process.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors or Associates degree in a technical field such as mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working with SolidWorks, including solid bodies, complex assemblies, large design sets, and detailed drawings.
• 5+ years of experience executing rapid design revisions and turnaround of existing SolidWorks CAD models and drawing releases.
• 5+ years of experience with BOM management and revision control in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks tube or pipe routing design.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks sheet metal design.
• Strong experience with engineering change processes and maintaining strict release discipline.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems for release to manufacturing (XA preferred).
• Working knowledge of PDM systems, with experience using Vault or Dassault tools preferred.
• Mechanical engineering and mechanical design experience, particularly in sheet metal and machine design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• TubeWorks (ITEC) or comparable tube and weldment design experience.
• Experience with metal fabrication, welded assemblies, and laser cutting processes.
• Experience with PLM Enovia and 3D experience tools from Dassault.
• Prior involvement in high-volume SKU redesign or large design set management.
• Experience supporting validation and testing activities in a production environment.
• Familiarity with transitioning products to new manufacturing processes, including e-coating or similar treatments.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced, project-based engineering environment focused on high-volume SKU redesign and facility transition. You will work extensively with SolidWorks for solid modeling, complex assemblies, routing, and sheet metal design, as well as PLM/PDM tools such as Enovia and Vault and ERP systems used for release to manufacturing (XA preferred). The position offers flexibility, with the option to work fully remote or in a hybrid arrangement that includes three days per week on-site at a designated facility in Seguin, TX or Shiner, TX. Collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and validation teams is frequent, and work centers around preparing designs and documentation for a new manufacturing process and production facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seguin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in Seguin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.

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