Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Creo & Windchill)Location

Grand Prairie, TX (Onsite)

Schedule

4/10 First Shift Schedule

Pay

$71.92/hr

Clearance Requirement

Active Secret Clearance required.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and structures using Creo
• Create production-ready 3D models and engineering drawings
• Develop concepts and support designs from initial idea through release
• Prepare and support design reviews
• Apply GD&T to drawings and models
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet requirements
• Review designs for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance with engineering standards
• Identify design issues and recommend improvements
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical system development
• Utilize Windchill for product data and configuration management

Required Experience

• 3+ years of Creo design experience
• 2+ years of Windchill PLM/PDM experience
• 4+ years creating finished 3D models for manufacturing
• Experience designing mechanical structures, assemblies, or hardware
• Experience with concept development
• Experience preparing design review content
• 2+ years of GD&T experience
• 2+ years working with complex mechanical or electro-mechanical designs
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Active Secret Clearance or Active Interim Secret Clearance

Preferred Experience

• Model-Based Definition (MBD)
• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Experience working within controlled engineering and configuration management environments

Ideal Backgrounds

• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Aerospace Design Engineer
• Structural Design Engineer
• Product Design Engineer
• CAD Design Engineer

What Makes Someone a Strong Fit?

This position is best suited for a mechanical design engineer who has hands-on experience using Creo and Windchill , understands GD&T , creates production-ready 3D models , and has worked on mechanical or electro-mechanical hardware development within a structured engineering environment. An active Secret or Interim Secret clearance is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $71.92 - $71.92/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Prairie,TX.

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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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.