What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Designer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Designer
Job Description
As a Designer, you will be responsible for conducting design investigations, analyses, and creating CAD designs for new components and products based on customer and supplier information. You will ensure that all drawings adhere to company standards, assist in configuring and documenting existing designs, and revise product designs as needed. You will also work closely with manufacturing personnel to provide product support and contribute to the creation of product support literature. Your role will involve participating in continuous quality improvement programs by offering suggestions and demonstrating initiative.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and perform design investigations, analyses, and CAD designs for new components and products.
- Ensure drawings comply with company standards.
- Assist in configuring and documenting existing designs, revising as directed.
- Utilize numbering system and parts description nomenclature for components and assemblies.
- Contribute to the creation of product support literature.
- Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to provide product support.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement programs by offering suggestions and demonstrating initiative.
- Follow all organizational and departmental procedures, safety policies, and directives.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and sheet metal detailing.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in mechanical engineering.
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of Creo and Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated experience with ERP systems.
Work Environment
You will work in an organized manufacturing environment. The company offers a high quality of work, serves major customers such as CAT and Burlington Railroad, and maintains high standards of customer service. The plant is very organized, and there is flexibility with hours. Employees are encouraged to make up hours as needed, and the facility is used to showcase the quality of work to potential candidates.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Sheldon, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
Paid Holidays, PTO, 401K Match, Health, Medical, Vision, Dental insurance, Disability and life insurance.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sheldon,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.
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.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000