Senior Mechanical Design Engineer — Industrial Equipment Lead

Actalent; Marietta (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of custom industrial equipment in Marietta, OH. You will own projects from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing and delivery, collaborating with engineering, production and fabrication teams.

The role blends advanced SolidWorks design, hands-on shop-floor support, and technical leadership of junior designers. A hybrid work approach is available after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive mechanical design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for custom industrial equipment and integrated systems from concept through production.
• Create, update, and review detailed 3D models, large assemblies, weldments, sheet metal components, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) and associated engineering documentation.
• Support projects through all phases, including design, fabrication, assembly, testing, and implementation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, fabrication, production, and quality teams to resolve design and manufacturing challenges.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior designers and engineers.
• Drive design standardization, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in and contribute to formal design reviews and engineering change processes.
• Support customer requirements, field activities, and project-specific technical discussions as needed.
• Work directly with production and fabrication teams to address technical issues and ensure manufacturability.
• Apply GD&T and FEA analysis where appropriate to validate designs and ensure performance and reliability.
• Utilize ERP and related systems to manage BOMs, documentation, and project data.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Contribute to the design of power distribution equipment, electrical skids, switchgear, E-Houses, and other industrial systems as needed.
• Ensure that designs are aligned with safety, quality, and operational requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

SolidWorks

Leadership

DFM

GD&T

FEA

BOM management

Mentorship

Shop-floor support

Communication

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of custom industrial equipment in Marietta, OH. You will own projects from concept through fabrication, assembly, testing and delivery, collaborating with engineering, production and fabrication teams.

The role blends advanced SolidWorks design, hands-on shop-floor support, and technical leadership of junior designers. A hybrid work approach is available after onboarding.