Designer

Designer

We are seeking a skilled Designer responsible for creating detailed plans, designs, specifications, and drawings. These designs, based on calculations and written instructions provided by customers or engineers, will support the manufacturing of various products, including systems and standardized support components, using computer-aided design software.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, or revise product or plans and specifications.
• Design components for new or existing products or applications.
• Ensure accuracy of drawings and bills of materials generated by CAD/Designers and minimize or eliminate rework in manufacturing.
• Collaborate in a team environment to ensure the accuracy and quality of work.
• Ensure that design ideas are sound and align with budgetary constraints.
• Maintain working knowledge of the industry and apply industry-specific codes and standards with the specifications of assigned designs.
• Work with MicroStation, PDMS, 2D & 3D environments, and AutoCAD.
• Ensure secure maintenance of electronic files of design documentation and other engineering data.
• Verify drawings and documents are in accordance with engineering standards or release to manufacturing prior to 'Release'.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a CAD/3-D modeling environment
• Proficiency in computer-aided drafting techniques and structural drafting.
• Ability to work with MicroStation, PDMS, 2D & 3D environments, and AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications or diplomas in AutoCAD.
• Skills in modeling software.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Knoxville, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.