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Mechanical Designer

Actalent
Liverpool, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Join our Advanced Manufacturing Operations division and contribute to engineering design, modeling, and drafting for all stages of engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning projects. You will develop process & instrumentation diagrams, general arrangement, assembly, and detailed fabrication drawings while providing direct engineering support for manufacturing. This role requires the ability to multitask and prioritize based on project management direction, as well as develop and maintain project documents in accordance with standard processes.

Responsibilities

  • Engineering design, modeling, and drafting for various project stages.
  • Development of P&ID diagrams, general arrangement, assembly, and detailed fabrication drawings.
  • Providing direct engineering support for manufacturing.
  • Multitasking and setting priorities based on project management direction.
  • Developing and maintaining project documents such as engineering design deliverables, operations & maintenance manuals, and testing and inspection reports.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor for parametric modeling.
  • Experience with data management software, preferably Autodesk Vault.
  • 3 years of experience with system design and operation including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • 3 years of experience with design for manufacturing.
  • 3 years of experience with design and drafting for machining GD&T Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in mechanical disciplines or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience with Inventor, Solidworks, 3D modeling, CAD, mechanical, piping, GD&T, and structural steel design.

Work Environment

Work in a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq ft advanced manufacturing facility that employs cutting-edge techniques to co-create engineered systems for leading aerospace, specialty casting and forging, environmental, and automation clients. Experience concept tests and live simulations during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $65.00/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 Liverpool,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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 - $65

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