Mechanical Designer (CREO)

CREO Mechanical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a CREO Mechanical Designer to join an early-stage R&D team developing an innovative power generation systems for data centers.

This is a hands-on new product development role focused on taking mechanical designs from concept through prototyping, testing, design iteration, and production readiness. This is not a production drafting or sustaining engineering position.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of mechanical design or product development experience and strong proficiency with PTC CREO / Creo Parametric. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with physical hardware, solving mechanical problems, and making rapid design improvements based on prototype and test results.

Because this is a startup environment, you should be comfortable working with evolving requirements, taking ownership of your designs, and collaborating closely with engineers and technicians to turn early-stage concepts into functional hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 3D models, parts, and complex assemblies using PTC CREO
• Translate engineering concepts and prototype ideas into manufacturable mechanical designs
• Support the full product development lifecycle from concept design prototype testing iteration production-ready design
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, manufacturing documentation, and design revisions
• Design mechanical components and assemblies involving fluid handling systems, tubing, fittings, valves, pumps, enclosures, structural components, and related hardware
• Support hands-on prototype builds, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting
• Work closely with R&D engineers to incorporate test results and lessons learned into future design iterations
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and tolerance stack-ups to mechanical designs
• Select appropriate materials, components, and manufacturing processes
• Design components using DFM/DFA principles
• Work directly with machine shops, fabrication vendors, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing and design issues
• Troubleshoot mechanical fit, function, assembly, and performance issues during prototype development
• Maintain organized design documentation and revision control as the product progresses toward production

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional mechanical design or product development experience
• Advanced proficiency with PTC CREO / Creo Parametric
• Strong experience creating 3D parts, assemblies, engineering drawings, and BOMs
• Experience taking mechanical products or systems from concept through prototype and toward production
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, material selection, machining, fabrication, and DFM/DFA
• Experience working directly with physical prototypes in an R&D, laboratory, shop, or product development environment
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical design, fit, assembly, and performance issues
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
• Ability to work independently when requirements and processes are still evolving

Preferred Experience

Experience designing products or systems involving any of the following is highly desirable:

• Fluid handling systems
• Pumps, valves, fittings, and tubing
• Machined or fabricated components
• Mechanical enclosures and structural assemblies
• Prototype or custom equipment
• New product development
• Rapid prototyping and testing

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite, hands-on R&D position focused on designing, building, testing, and improving physical products. The environment is highly collaborative and fast-moving, with frequent interaction between mechanical design, engineering, prototype assembly, testing, suppliers, and fabrication partners.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delray Beach, FL.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delray Beach, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Delray Beach,FL.

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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