Designer

Project Designer

As a Project Designer, you will be an integral part of the company, working across all facets to efficiently deliver solutions to customers in a timely manner. You will collaborate with sales and engineering teams to transform product designs into Bill of Materials (BOMs) supporting assembly operations. Your role involves communicating with vendors to support the supply chain, addressing production and customer concerns, and developing and implementing new tools such as product configuration, Smart BOMs, CAD, and construction diagrams.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the flow of information to translate a customer order into a structured BOM for assembly.
• Create and update BOMs for built-to-order systems in the ERP system.
• Review orders and follow up with customers, sales, and engineering for accuracy and completion.
• Support manufacturing by addressing BOM accuracy or changes.
• Work with engineering to identify and correct historic BOM inaccuracies and structure.
• Use 3D CAD to develop customer drawings, exploded assembly views, and parts lists for BOMs.
• Support the supply chain by identifying and following up on custom components for jobs.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and evolve process and product continuous improvement ideas.

Essential Skills:

• Associate's Degree in CAD Technology or Product Design.
• Experience in creating and managing BOMs.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, designing and creating models.
• ERP system experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Experience with Inventor, Solidworks, and/or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with pumps, hydronic systems, and electrical controls.
• Infor ERP system experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment includes collaborating with a team of 7 engineers, consisting of 5 mechanical and 2 electrical engineers. The role involves reporting directly to the VP of Engineering and working closely with the Mechanical Engineers. Most of the time, 80%-90%, will be spent at the desk designing and creating orders, while the rest will be spent on the floor fielding questions. The location houses approximately 45 employees, with 20 on the shop floor and 20 in office positions. The company has a long history of building high-quality condensate return pumps, boiler feed systems, and accessories since 1921.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.66/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 Benton Harbor, MI.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.