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Mechanical Designer

Actalent
Irvine, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026

Mechanical Designer

Duration: 2-3 Year Rebranding Project

Position Overview

The Mechanical Designer plays a key role in supporting engineering change activities for ongoing product rebranding initiatives within a regulated medical device environment. This is a documentation‑driven position that requires strong hands‑on proficiency in SolidWorks, disciplined execution of engineering change orders (ECOs/CEOs), and a high level of attention to detail.

The role focuses on accurately implementing design updates to existing products, ensuring compliance with formal change control processes, maintaining revision integrity, and supporting timely internal releases. This position is ideal for a mechanically oriented designer who excels in structured environments and enjoys working closely with engineers and cross‑functional teams.


Key Responsibilities

  • Generate, manage, and release engineering change orders (ECOs/CEOs) from initiation through final approval.
  • Update and modify existing SolidWorks models and production drawings to support product rebranding initiatives.
  • Execute detailed design updates, including:
    • Geometry and layout modifications
    • Placement, centering, and orientation of lettering and logos
    • Shape changes
    • Color, labeling, and branding updates
  • Apply appropriate mechanical tolerances and GD&T in manufacturing drawings.
  • Ensure all design changes follow formal design control and change management processes.
  • Maintain accurate revision control, documentation integrity, and compliance with internal standards.
  • Prepare and route design updates through internal review, approval, and release workflows.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, quality, regulatory, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate implementation of changes.
  • Support ongoing documentation cleanup and consistency efforts as part of broader rebranding and portfolio integration activities.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3–5 years of experience working as a Mechanical Designer.
  • Strong proficiency with SolidWorks, including model and drawing updates.
  • Demonstrated experience executing and managing engineering change orders (ECOs).
  • Working knowledge of mechanical tolerances and GD&T for manufacturing environments.
  • Proven ability to work with detailed documentation and maintain accuracy under change‑driven workloads.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross‑functional teams and follow structured release processes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the medical device industry or other regulated environments.
  • Exposure to Oracle PLM or similar PLM/ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with formal design controls, configuration management, and document release workflows.
  • Experience supporting product updates related to branding, labeling, or cosmetic design changes.
  • Ability to manage multiple change orders concurrently while meeting deadlines.

Work Environment

This role is based at a medical device research and development site supporting ventilator hardware and related systems. The position may initially require 100% onsite work to support close collaboration with engineering, documentation, and quality teams.

The environment is structured and compliance‑focused, emphasizing traceability, change control discipline, and documentation accuracy. Work is primarily desk‑based, centered on CAD modeling, drawing updates, and coordination of engineering change activities within formal release systems.


About the Company

This organization is a global medical technology leader dedicated to developing and manufacturing life‑sustaining devices used in critical and emergency care environments. With decades of experience delivering high‑reliability medical products, the company is widely recognized for its engineering excellence, commitment to quality, and focus on patient safety.

Its ventilator and critical care platforms are used by healthcare providers worldwide, supporting patients in high‑acuity settings where performance and reliability are essential. The organization operates within a highly regulated framework and maintains rigorous design controls to ensure consistent, compliant product delivery. Employees work in a collaborative environment that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute directly to products that play a vital role in saving lives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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 : $35 - $45

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