Solidworks Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

As a Mechanical Designer, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to design concepts, creating general layouts, and producing detailed drawings using 2D & 3D CAD programs, particularly Solidworks. You will work with minimal supervisory direction, actively participating in design development.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and complete general layouts using Solidworks.
• Produce detailed drawings and documentation, including BOMs, ECRs, ECNs, and Process Specifications using Microsoft Office software.
• Adhere to established documentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding design and documentation issues.
• Manage additional responsibilities in product development, understanding project management, inner company processes, and cost considerations to enhance the design process.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical design and Solidworks.
• Experience with weldments and oilfield equipment manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BOM, manufacturing, and oilfield fabrication.
• 5+ years of experience using 3D design software, including Solidworks or Autodesk Inventor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas industry, particularly with frac pumps.
• Familiarity with ECN and ECR processes within manufacturing.

Work Environment

The role is based on-site in Rhome, Texas, within a dynamic design and fabrication setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rhome, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Rhome, TX.

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.