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Actalent

Mechanical Designer

Actalent, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States,


Job Title: Mechanical DesignerJob Description

We are looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our rapidly growing team. This role involves scheduling the completion of drawings according to customer contracts, collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth transitions from design to production, and maintaining high standards for drawing and documentation practices. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leadership and strategic planning, with the opportunity to grow within the company and build a team.

Responsibilities

Schedule the completion of drawings per commitment to customer’s contract or purchase order.

Communicate with customers and engineering firms to gain approval of general arrangement design.

Collaborate with the operations department to transfer engineering packages to production planning personnel.

Develop and implement new standards and procedures to increase turnaround of engineering packages for customer approval and manufacturing.

Utilize current knowledge of Solidworks design/drafting program to improve performance in areas such as standards, increased throughput, and incorporation of data.

Meet weekly with management to report on project schedules.

Communicate with customer’s management and/or installation companies on issues of equipment operation, proper installation, and maintenance.

Maintain the center of excellence for all drawing and documentation practices and services, including project analysis and report generation for existing applications.

Collaborate with internal and corporate resources to establish and maintain design and drawing standards.

Essential Skills

2-3 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Mechanical Engineering Degree.

Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.

Working knowledge of Solidworks design tools and programs, Driveworks, and PDM.

Strong sense of time management and prioritization.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Design control management.

Experience calculating structural loads and equipment support.

Working knowledge of Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers.

Software implementation and process design.

Work Environment

This position requires work both in the office and on the floor. The role offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your leadership skills and contribute to a rapidly expanding company.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.