Actalent is hiring: Mechanical Designer in Bedford

As a Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for creating and revising detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings for parts, sub-assemblies, and system-level electromechanical assemblies using SolidWorks. You will generate new revisions of existing drawings and create new designs based on engineering inputs, while ensuring compliance with applicable drafting standards. Your role will involve maintaining design standards, owning drawing release quality, creating and verifying Bills of Materials, and managing CAD data in SolidWorks PDM.

• Create and revise detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
• Generate new designs from engineering inputs such as sketches and requirements.
• Apply GD&T and ensure compliance with drafting standards.
• Own drawing release quality, ensuring correct datums, tolerances, and materials.
• Create and verify Bills of Materials for accuracy.
• Manage CAD data and configurations in SolidWorks PDM.
• Participate in design reviews and communicate effectively across functions.
• Track design changes and support ECO/ECN workflows.

• Minimum 5–10+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Strong experience in designing electromechanical assemblies.
• Proficient in SolidWorks for part/assembly modeling and drawings.
• Strong command of GD&T and ability to implement it in drawings.
• Proven ability to revise existing drawings while maintaining revision integrity.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers.

• Experience in sheet metal, machine design, and capital equipment.
• Familiarity with robotics and electromechanical systems.

The position is mostly on-site initially, with some hybrid flexibility available as you become more familiar with the role. The work environment is dynamic and involves collaboration with engineers in a development setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, MA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 Bedford,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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.