Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Designer to join our team, where you will play a crucial role in creating detailed drawings, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, and General Assemblies for both projects and proposals. Your work will contribute to the accuracy and quality of our engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain drawings, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, and General Assemblies for projects and proposals.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers and the Design Manager to ensure information accuracy in drawings.
• Research and recommend system and machine improvements as requested.
• Enhance the manufacturability of equipment or processes.
• Implement design improvements on existing products using acquired knowledge and experience.
• Self-check all drawings to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Lead a small project and/or train a small team as requested by a Lead Engineer or Manager.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with Inventor, Piping Design, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in mechanical design and piping design.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor and P&ID.
• Ability to self-check and ensure the accuracy of drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-Year Mechanical Design Drafting Degree.
• 1 years of experience working with the Inventor CAD package.
• 1 years of experience with mechanical products.
• Experience in designing/drafting stainless steel and/or sheet metal products.
• Experience in piping design.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work environment, with the flexibility to work two days from home and three days onsite. The position is based in a new facility, providing a mix of behind-the-desk duties and remote work. This is a great opportunity to support large-scale projects and gain complex skills, with strong internal benefits. #mneng26

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 hybrid position in Buffalo,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.

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