Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing sheet metal components and assemblies for finishing systems, with a strong emphasis on 3D modeling and detailed manufacturing documentation. You create and refine 2D and 3D models, prepare production-ready drawings, and collaborate closely with engineering and project teams to ensure that designs meet performance, quality, and aesthetic requirements. This position offers the opportunity to grow within the metal fabrication and manufacturing space and to potentially progress from a designer role into an engineering position.

Responsibilities

• Design sheet metal components and assemblies for finishing systems, ensuring manufacturability, durability, and quality.

• Create accurate 2D and 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, with SolidWorks preferred for 3D work.

• Prepare detailed manufacturing documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, and specifications for production.

• Collaborate closely with engineers and project managers to align designs with project goals, timelines, and technical requirements.

• Utilize product data management tools and Autodesk Vault to organize, track, and maintain design files and revisions.

• Apply parametric modeling and design automation techniques to improve efficiency and consistency across projects.

• Optimize product aesthetics and functionality, balancing visual appeal with performance and ease of manufacturing.

• Manage design projects from concept through to production, coordinating with manufacturing and floor personnel as needed.

• Incorporate considerations related to powder coating and finishing processes into sheet metal designs.

• Work with BIM-related tools such as Revit and Navisworks when required for project coordination and integration.

• Support HVAC and HVAC design-related projects as needed, ensuring that sheet metal designs meet system requirements.

• Participate in hands-on reviews on the manufacturing floor to validate designs and support continuous improvement.

• Contribute to a collaborative design and manufacturing team environment and support ongoing process and product enhancements.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a mechanical designer specializing in sheet metal design for finishing systems.

• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling and design of sheet metal components and assemblies.

• Experience using AutoCAD for 2D drafting and design documentation.

• Ability to create detailed, production-ready manufacturing drawings and documentation in 3D.

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication

• Experience designing within Inventor or SolidWorks, with SolidWorks preferred for 3D modeling.

• Familiarity with product data management practices and tools, including Autodesk Vault.

• Competence in parametric modeling and design automation techniques.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and project managers to meet project objectives.

• Comfort working in a long-term designer role with the potential to move into an engineering position.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate-level education or a bachelors degree in a relevant field such as mechanical design or engineering.

• Experience with BIM tools such as Revit and Navisworks for project coordination.

• Exposure to HVAC and HVAC design projects and related sheet metal applications.

• Understanding of powder coating and finishing requirements for metal products.

• Interest in career growth within metal fabrication and manufacturing, including progression into engineering roles.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability in designs.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in an office environment working closely with the engineering team, with regular time spent on the manufacturing floor to get hands-on with products and processes. You work with technologies including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Vault, BIM tools, and other design and data management systems. The role operates within a collaborative design and manufacturing culture that encourages career growth and learning. The organization offers a competitive time-off package that includes three weeks of paid time off, five sick days, and six holidays each year.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D

• Short and long-term disability

• HSA & DCFSA

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.