Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Design Engineer for a role north of Nashville. This role will be doing design for sheet metal fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, develop, and launch new products
• Support the continuous improvement and maintenance of existing products
• Assist production with troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues
• Work with service teams to diagnose and resolve field issues
• Provide technical support to Sales and Customer Service teams
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Manage product data including BOMs, routings, and change documentation
• Coordinate with third-party contractors as needed
• Ensure products meet industry standards and compliance requirements
• Research opportunities for design improvements, cost reductions, and new technologies
• Partner with Quality Assurance to develop and refine quality standards
• Collaborate with Purchasing to source materials and components
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing-related engineering
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication
• Proficiency in CAD solid modeling (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX)

Preferred Experience

• Electrical systems, wiring, schematics, and embedded systems
• Refrigeration system design and troubleshooting
• Airflow systems, CFD, and heat transfer

This is a Permanent position based out of White House, TN.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

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 White House,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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