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Mechanical Designer

Actalent
Trafford, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer to create and maintain design and drafting standards, while developing new products and improving existing ones based on engineering specifications. You will utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to design plans, working closely with engineers to enhance manufacturing systems and processes.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain design standards, drafting standards, and the person sheets.
  • Design new products and parts, and improve existing ones based on engineering specifications.
  • Develop plans using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault.
  • Work from rough sketches and specifications throughout the manufacturing and testing process.
  • Proactively respond to questions and change requests.
  • Interface with customers to design products according to their specifications.
  • Review, validate, and request necessary information to complete projects.
  • Collaborate with engineers to create and improve manufacturing systems and processes.
  • Develop drawings for a variety of machines and mechanical devices.
  • Apply general knowledge of material and hardware selection.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in CAD software, particularly AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Strong in mechanical design.
  • Ability to interpret data and specifications to meet design requirements.
  • Understanding of engineering principles, including mechanics, statics, and dynamics.
  • Effective interaction with engineers, manufacturers, and stakeholders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Associate Degree in Mechanical Design or related field.
  • Capability to develop creative and efficient mechanical solutions.
Work Environment
  • On-site 5 days/week
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Trafford, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $66560.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision fully paid for by company , they only have to pay the co-pays. 6% 401k match, profit sharing, and lifelock offered to all employees.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Trafford,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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