Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Designer to join our team, focusing on both the design and completion of projects. The role involves working under the guidance of the Director of Engineering and requires a strong capability in designing, developing, and analyzing both new and existing products. The successful candidate will establish processes that lead to the implementation of systems, procedures, or outcomes, and will be responsible for identifying long-term goals and designing plans to achieve them.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and analyze both new and existing products using Solidworks.
• Establish processes for activities that lead to the implementation of systems, procedures, or outcomes.
• Identify long-term goals and design plans to achieve them.
• Understand situational needs and establish effective action plans.
• Evaluate future implications of current decisions and actions.
• Communicate with the Project Engineer to decide which projects to keep in-house for the team.
• Work closely with customers from the initial design stage to project completion.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Solidworks.
• Experience in project management.
• Associate's degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Solidworks-based design role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with multiple departments.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics.
• Automotive industry experience.

Work Environment

The candidate will work within the Engineering team under the direction of the Engineering Director. The team consists of 10 people and has recently outsourced some work to India. The role involves a 50/50 split between design work and project management, focusing on custom designs. The candidate will be involved in projects that span from concept to completion, working closely with customers and the Project Engineer.

This is a Permanent position based out of Stevens Point, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.25/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 Stevens Point,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $24 - $31