Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Design Engineer role focuses on designing high-quality conveyors and aggregate equipment using SolidWorks and AutoCAD in both 2D and 3D. You will join a growing engineering team in a newly built facility, contribute as a designer, and help shape the continued expansion of the design function and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for conveyors and aggregate equipment, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and durability.
• Create detailed 3D models and solid models of parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Produce clear and accurate 2D design and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Apply sound mechanical design and machine design principles to develop reliable and efficient equipment.
• Collaborate closely with other designers to review designs, share best practices, and maintain consistent design standards.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve product quality and performance.
• Prepare and update documentation related to mechanical designs, including drawings, bills of materials, and design notes.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and standards as the team grows.
• Demonstrate SolidWorks proficiency through practical design tasks, including creating parts and assemblies as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in mechanical design and machine design for industrial or equipment applications.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling and solid modeling of parts and assemblies.
• Ability to create and interpret 2D design and fabrication drawings.
• Experience using AutoCAD for 2D design work.
• Ability to translate design requirements into accurate models and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, manufacturable designs.
• Capability to perform a hands-on SolidWorks design test, including forming a part in SolidWorks during the interview process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in designing conveyors is a plus but not required.
• Experience with aggregate equipment or similar heavy industrial equipment design is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative design team.

Work Environment

You will work on-site in a newly constructed facility as part of a small, collaborative design team consisting of three designers and a design manager. The environment emphasizes growth and investment in engineering tools, including the addition of new SolidWorks seats as the team expands. You will primarily use SolidWorks for 3D modeling and solid modeling, along with AutoCAD for 2D design work. The setting is professional and focused on delivering high-quality conveyor and aggregate equipment, with direct, in-person collaboration and an on-site interview process that includes a practical SolidWorks test.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MOSINEE, WI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 MOSINEE, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in MOSINEE,WI.

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.

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