Mechanical Designer
Actalent, Plano, TX, United States
As a Mechanical Designer, you will consult with clients to determine requirements for designs, research product usage, and create sketches or renderings to visualize design ideas. You will utilize computer software to develop virtual models, create physical prototypes, and examine materials and production costs to determine manufacturing requirements. Collaborating with other specialists, you will evaluate product safety, appearance, and function, and present designs and prototypes to clients for approval.
Responsibilities
Consult with clients to determine design requirements.
Research product usage and applications.
Create sketches or renderings to visualize design ideas.
Develop virtual models using computer software.
Create physical prototypes of designs.
Examine materials and production costs for manufacturing.
Collaborate with mechanical engineers and manufacturers.
Evaluate product safety, appearance, and functionality.
Present designs and prototypes to clients.
Essential Skills
3-5 years of design experience in design for manufacturability using CREO.
Proficiency in mechanical design, GD&T, and CREO.
Ability to perform tolerance analysis on assemblies.
Experience with coefficient of thermal expansion in design.
Capability to design products to withstand shock and vibration.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
Ability to design to customer requirements.
Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Optics experience is a plus.
Experience in the oil fields designing equipment.
Experience with industrial and military products.
Work Environment Work in a fast-paced engineering services firm located in Plano, TX. The role involves designing military components and core products, focusing on durability and functionality in challenging conditions. Familiarity with the latest version of CREO is essential.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX. This is a fully onsite position in Plano, TX.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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:
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)
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.
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Responsibilities
Consult with clients to determine design requirements.
Research product usage and applications.
Create sketches or renderings to visualize design ideas.
Develop virtual models using computer software.
Create physical prototypes of designs.
Examine materials and production costs for manufacturing.
Collaborate with mechanical engineers and manufacturers.
Evaluate product safety, appearance, and functionality.
Present designs and prototypes to clients.
Essential Skills
3-5 years of design experience in design for manufacturability using CREO.
Proficiency in mechanical design, GD&T, and CREO.
Ability to perform tolerance analysis on assemblies.
Experience with coefficient of thermal expansion in design.
Capability to design products to withstand shock and vibration.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
Ability to design to customer requirements.
Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Optics experience is a plus.
Experience in the oil fields designing equipment.
Experience with industrial and military products.
Work Environment Work in a fast-paced engineering services firm located in Plano, TX. The role involves designing military components and core products, focusing on durability and functionality in challenging conditions. Familiarity with the latest version of CREO is essential.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX. This is a fully onsite position in Plano, TX.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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:
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)
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.
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