Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join a company specializing in designing and manufacturing industrial automated equipment. This position is a 9-month Contract-to-Hire role located in the Greater Columbus region. During the contract period, you will receive accrued PTO, holiday pay, a 401k, and benefits/insurance. Upon successful completion of the contract, you will be eligible for a direct hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and team members to assess project assignments and ideas.

• Engage in customer interaction and communication.

• Design safe and cost-effective machine concepts, parts models, and assemblies based on customer requirements.

• Create detailed parts and assembly drawings with tolerances, and release them to the machine shop.

• Provide support to the machine shop regarding part detail drawings.

• Research and order components necessary for machine design, including pneumatic cylinders, valves, air prep systems, bearings, motors, drive systems, sensors, and other devices.

• Document bill of materials.

• Interface with and support Assembly, Electrical, and Software Design teams.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus on 3D design for machine or industrial equipment.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks is strongly preferred.

• Experience with automated equipment is preferred.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience (8+ years as a Design Engineer with SolidWorks).

• 5+ years of experience in 3D design for machine or industrial equipment.

• Proficiency in CAD software with 3D modeling experience.

• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Experience with Bill of Materials (BoM) documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with equipment layout and facility layout is beneficial.

• Exposure to high-volume manufacturing equipment design is advantageous.

Work Environment

The position involves working in an office environment with occasional interactions on the shop floor. The company offers a collaborative work culture, allowing you to work on diverse and exciting projects, enhancing your design skills and expertise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lewis Center, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $48.08/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 Lewis Center,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.

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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.