Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

The Mechanical Designer plays a crucial role in all projects and new sales, responsible for creating initial drawings upon receiving orders. These drawings are reviewed by clients and revised as necessary before proceeding to production. This role requires drafting products in Solidworks, translating concepts from the sales team into 3D models for assembly and manufacturing, and maintaining strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft products in Solidworks.
• Translate concepts from sales team into 3D models for assembly and manufacturing.
• Create assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and BOMs.
• Standardize design process.
• Switch between projects and maintain organization.
• Answer questions from the production team and communicate effectively with customers and staff.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of drafting experience.
• Proficiency in Solidworks.
• Background in mechanical, civil, or architectural fields.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience designing larger equipment/products requiring elevation drawings/views.
• Ability to dimension drawings and generate elevated drawings from model views.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with composites or plastics.
• Mechanical aptitude, such as hobbies like working on cars.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience in piping design, composites, and plastics manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Work Environment

The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule, typically 8 AM to 5 PM, with some flexibility in start and end times. While the role is primarily desk-based, employees are encouraged to visit the shop floor. The facility may sometimes have chemical smells due to work with resin/plastic, which could be bothersome to those with sensitive noses. This fast-paced environment allows the drafter to witness the entire process from design to final product testing, providing a unique and satisfying work experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chester, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 West Chester, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 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.