Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Actalent Engineering is seeking qualified candidates for a Mechanical Design Engineering opening with an equipment manufacturer that is located in Berks County. This person will be responsible for collaborating with internal and external teams in creating advanced CAD models of manufacturing equipment and plant layouts. This role ensures designs are functional and manufacturable, and oversees the creation of bills of materials, as well as issuing design packages for manufacturing and purchasing.

Below is a summary of responsibilities associated with this position:

• Design bakery equipment using 3D CAD software to evaluate form, fit, and function.
• Develop plant layouts to optimize process flow and equipment placement.
• Modify existing designs to enhance equipment functionality per customer requirements.
• Ensure all drawings comply with engineering and manufacturing standards.
• Create comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM) for both manufactured and purchased components.
• Train and guide team members on design standards, 3D modeling, and CAD system operations.
• Collaborate with project engineers, applications engineers, and customer teams to resolve design challenges.
• Lead design projects and provide technical leadership to design, manufacturing, and assembly personnel.
• Create detailed CAD drawings and illustrations of bakery equipment and components.
• Provide regular feedback to enhance operational efficiency.

Below is a summary of requirements for qualified candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an Associate’s/ Technical Degree in Engineering and 2 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated design/drafting experience in CAD-focused, precision engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience using Solid Edge, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor software or similar products is a must, you will be asked to bring a portfolio of your work, barring confidentiality concerns to an interview.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering documents, drawings, and manuals with correlation to the BOM.
• Advanced technical math skills (geometry, algebra, percentages, ratios).
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
• Experience with precise measuring instruments.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and management levels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, PA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/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 Reading,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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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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.