Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent; Washington; On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automated systems. You will work from concept through installation, testing, and production support, creating detailed CAD models and drawings while applying GD&T principles.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical design experience, strong CAD skills (CATIA/NX/Creo/SolidWorks), and a track record in manufacturing environments. Onsite Redmond, WA; contract-to-hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in mechanical design or related fields.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA/NX/Creo/SolidWorks).
• Experience interpreting mechanical and electrical documentation and GD&T.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and industrial equipment.
• Create and modify 3D models, drawings, and assemblies.
• Support projects from concept to production implementation.
• Perform engineering calculations and basic structural analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Support prototype builds, testing, commissioning.
• Manage documentation and design changes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes.

Skills

5+ years mechanical design

3D CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Engineering calculations

Manufacturing environment experience

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of custom manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automated systems used in complex production environments. This role is involved throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development and design through installation, testing, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and industrial equipment for manufacturing applications.
• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Support projects from concept development through production implementation.
• Perform engineering calculations and basic structural analysis to validate designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, electrical, software, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support prototype builds, fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Manage engineering documentation, revision control, and design changes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, suppliers, and field teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to design processes and product performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, machine design, tooling, automation, industrial equipment, or related fields.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles.
• Familiarity with engineering calculations, structural design concepts, and design for manufacturability.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic documentation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and production environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, or custom machinery.
• Knowledge of FEA tools such as ANSYS, Femap, or equivalent software.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, or machine shop exposure.
• Experience supporting installation, testing, or commissioning activities.
• Prior experience in highly regulated or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

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 Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.

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