Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer will design and develop mechanical components and systems with a strong focus on conveyor and machine design. This role involves creating detailed 3D models in SolidWorks for manufacturing, supporting production teams, and ensuring that all designs meet technical specifications and performance requirements. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to machinery used by well-known companies and to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams throughout the design and manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems, with emphasis on conveyor systems and automated machinery.
• Create accurate and detailed 3D models and drawings in SolidWorks for manufacturing and assembly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and automation specialists, to ensure designs meet specifications and performance requirements.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to optimize designs for reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, and revision records.
• Provide technical support and clarification to manufacturing teams during production and assembly.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas to improve existing products and processes.
• Ensure drafting and documentation adhere to internal standards and industry best practices.

Essential Skills

• 23+ years of proven experience as a Mechanical Designer.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Strong experience in mechanical design, including conveyor systems and machine design.
• Experience with automation-related mechanical design.
• Ability to create clear, detailed, and accurate engineering drawings and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles applied to machinery and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience drafting mechanical components and assemblies for manufacturing.
• Familiarity with designing machinery used in industrial or automotive-related environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in design work.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple design tasks and maintain documentation.

Work Environment

The Mechanical Designer will spend the majority of their time in an office-based environment working on SolidWorks and related design tasks. The role involves very limited travel to client sites and occasional time on the manufacturing floor to support production, review designs, and address technical questions. The setting is focused on designing and manufacturing machinery used by well-known companies, offering exposure to modern engineering tools and industrial equipment in a professional, team-oriented atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.50/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 Georgetown, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,KY.

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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