Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Design EngineerOverview

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in drafting, design, and engineering documentation. This expert-level role involves creating and refining mechanical designs for complex components and assemblies, with a strong emphasis on precision, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop initial design concepts and rough sketches based on customer specifications and engineering requirements

Translate engineered sketches into detailed final drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Modify existing designs and implement revisions to meet evolving project needs

Design mechanical enclosures, test fixtures, and intricate electronics packaging solutions

Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, and geometric controls to ensure manufacturability and performance

Produce fabrication and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards

Reverse engineer complex mechanical components and assemblies for redesign or documentation

Required Skills

SolidWorks (expert-level proficiency)

Mechanical Design and Drafting

Packaging and Enclosure Design

Weldments and Sheet Metal Design

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Department of Defense (DoD) standards and practices

Additional Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and drafting

Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks modeling software

Strong understanding of ASME standards and engineering documentation practices

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00 / 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 ELKRIDGE,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.