Mechanical Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Designer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and detailing mechanical enclosures for motor and pump drive systems. This role requires proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and experience with Fusion Manage.

Responsibilities

· Design and detail mechanical enclosures for motor and pump drive systems.

· Produce accurate 3D models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor.

· Manage and support design data, revisions, and lifecycle states using Fusion Manage.

· Ensure designs are manufacturing-ready, including tolerance definition, material choice, fastener selection, weldments, sheet metal, and fabrication considerations.

· Collaborate closely with manufacturing, supply chain, electrical, and other engineering disciplines to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and buildable.

· Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve quality and manufacturability.

· Support continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and best practices.

Essential Skills

· Experience as a mechanical designer.

· Demonstrated experience designing enclosures for motor and pump drives.

· Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor.

· Working experience with Fusion Manage or similar PLM systems.

· Strong understanding of design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles.

· Experience preparing designs for fabrication, machining, and assembly.

· Ability to read and apply industry standards, specifications, and engineering documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

· Expertise in 3D mechanical modeling and sheet metal enclosures design.

Experience with BOM, CAD, and PLM systems

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits along with 401(k) and additional work / Life balance benefits. Strong company culture.

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.