Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer Job Description
The Mechanical Designer completes project designs, detailed drawings, and bills of materials within customer guidelines. The role interprets complex engineering specifications and applies sound design principles to develop components and sub-assemblies, using both creativity and independent judgment. The Mechanical Designer works collaboratively in a team environment under the direction of the Design Manager and Lead Designer, contributing to the full lifecycle of industrial ventilation system projects.
Responsibilities
- Generate detailed mechanical drawings using SolidWorks as directed by the Design Manager and Lead Designers.
- Accurately and efficiently create shop drawings that align with customer specifications and project requirements.
- Interpret complex engineering specifications and translate them into practical component and sub-assembly designs.
- Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) that support manufacturing and installation activities.
- Apply sound mechanical design principles and independent judgment to ensure functional, manufacturable, and reliable designs.
- Participate actively in job status meetings to provide design updates, clarify requirements, and coordinate with the project team.
- Communicate professionally with team members and leadership to gather the information needed for accurate and complete drawings.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and other internal stakeholders to support project execution.
- Manage personal workload and time effectively to meet project deadlines and milestones.
- Report progress regularly to the Design Manager and Lead Designer, identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.
- Support the design and documentation of sheet metal and fabricated components as needed.
- Travel periodically to project sites, approximately once per quarter, to gain field insight and support project needs.
Essential Skills
- Associate's Degree in Mechanical Design or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and detailed mechanical drawings.
- Ability to interpret complex engineering specifications and apply them to component and sub-assembly designs.
- Experience generating detailed and shop drawings with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and other Autodesk products.
- Familiarity with PDM software for managing design data and revisions.
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals, including sound design principles and practical engineering judgment.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment under the guidance of a Design Manager and Lead Designer.
- Professional communication skills for collaborating with team members and leadership.
- Willingness and ability to travel to project sites approximately once per quarter.
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with designs related to sheet metal and fabrication.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on sheet metal projects, including the design of fabricated components.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment and collaborating with production teams.
- Mechanical inclination with a hands-on understanding of how designs translate to fabrication and installation.
- Experience with CAMduct, CAMmep, and/or Navisworks.
- Experience supporting projects involving industrial ventilation systems or similar mechanical systems.
- Comfort participating in a people-focused, open-door culture where collaboration and communication are encouraged.
Work Environment
This role is based on-site in Greenville with a typical schedule of either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work environment centers around the design, engineering, and manufacturing of industrial ventilation systems, allowing designers to see their work progress from concept through installation and service. The organization handles the full process in-house, from design and engineering through manufacturing, installation, and service, providing broad exposure to the entire project lifecycle. Leadership maintains an open-door policy and is present on-site daily, fostering a people-first culture that emphasizes accessibility, collaboration, and support. Designers work closely with other team members in an office and shop-adjacent setting, using tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, other Autodesk products, and PDM systems to produce accurate and manufacturable designs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greenville,WI. 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.

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