CAD Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

As a Mechanical Designer, you will create shop drawings for custom commercial kitchen equipment, including floor plans, elevations, and other specifications. Solid modeling skills are required, and experience in sheet metal will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design custom stainless steel equipment that meets specific customer and industry requirements.
• Manage large assemblies consisting of sheet metal, parts, sub-assemblies, hardware, and imported files.
• Contribute to improving modeling skills and software training for other Design Engineers.
• Draft complex parts and assemblies with mechanical design and integration skills.
• Manage large CAD assemblies and associated drawings.
• Utilize a PDM Product Management Database effectively.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics for various products and projects.
• Create solid 3D models using Siemens SolidEdge, particularly for sheet metal applications.
• Design CAD models according to customer specifications and order sheets.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to deliver drafts for customer review.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing deadlines.
• Assist with product procurement, create DXF drawings for laser cutting, and draft electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot and adapt model files from the CAD library to meet customer specifications.
• Apply knowledge of GD&T for manufacturing sheet metal.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in design using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with at least 2 years of experience in SolidWorks or SolidEdge.
• Experience in sheet metal and CAD for machine parts.
• Ability to interpret drawings and manipulate existing ones.
• Ability to read specifications and design custom stainless steel equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in food service is preferable.
• Experience in sheet metal design and interpreting technical drawings.

Work Environment

The work environment involves using advanced CAD software such as Siemens SolidEdge for designing and drafting. The role requires a proactive approach to managing multiple projects, often collaborating with various project managers. The team fosters continuous improvement in modeling skills and software use, creating a dynamic and supportive atmosphere. Typical attire aligns with professional workplace standard

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Oviedo,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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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.

Salary : $25 - $30