Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with advanced SolidWorks experience to support the design, development, and documentation of complex mechanical components and systems. This role is well suited for an experienced engineering professional with a strong experience in mechanical design, manufacturing environments, and full product development lifecycles. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to engineering design, along with the ability to drive projects from concept through production. You will play a key role in producing high-quality 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials while partnering with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers to ensure consistent, efficient design execution.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using SolidWorks, ensuring designs meet performance and manufacturability requirements.
• Create and review 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) to support production and engineering initiatives.
• Utilize advanced SolidWorks features such as sheet metal, weldments, surfacing, and simulation to support design efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and engineering to translate requirements into production-ready solutions and support new product development and improvements.
• Maintain and manage CAD documentation, including drawing revisions, file structures, templates, and PDM systems.
• Develop and maintain accurate BOMs and related documentation for production and procurement.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and design reviews with a focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues involving tolerances, drawings, or production challenges.
• Assist with prototype builds, engineering change orders (ECOs), and overall product lifecycle management.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards, internal requirements, and customer specifications.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Experience with BOMs
• Experience New Product Introduction.
• Knowledge of sheet metal design.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and prototyping.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders.

Work Environment

Onsite in an engineering space where the full engineering team will interact. The facility offers lunch daily, including a salad bar and cold cut bar. The team is small but rapidly expanding. Work hours are from 6 AM to 3:30 PM, with most team members working 45-50 hours per week. This is a highly interactive and engaging work environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $45.67/hr.

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 fully onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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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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.

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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.