Mechanical Engineer

For Immediate Consideration, please send your resume to savdavis @ actalentservices.com

Mechanical Design Engineer URGENT HIRE

The Mechanical Design Engineer will play a key role in designing precision sheet metal products using SolidWorks and AutoCAD , producing detailed shop drawings and bills of material for inhouse machining and fabrication. This role transforms architectural and technical drawings into accurate, manufacturable designs that support major building and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Design sheet metal products using SolidWorks and AutoCAD within a fabrication/manufacturing environment
- Read, interpret, and analyze blueprints , architectural drawings, and technical specifications
- Create and modify shop drawings for CNCmachined and fabricated components
- Build and maintain accurate bills of material (BOMs) for assemblies and parts
- Apply GD&T to ensure dimensional accuracy, fit, form, and function
- Incorporate fabrication requirements such as bend deductions and sheetmetal forming principles
- Collaborate closely with fabrication and machine shop teams to ensure manufacturability and quality
- Support largescale infrastructure and commercial building projects (airports, convention centers, etc.)
- Review and improve existing drawings to support ongoing production needs
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative engineering culture within a multiengineer design team

Essential Skills

- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- 23+ years of experience in sheet metal manufacturing or fabrication
- Handson sheetmetal design experience in SolidWorks
- Handson 2D sheetmetal design experience in AutoCAD
- Strong blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills
- Experience creating and modifying shop drawings for machined/fabricated products
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Ability to develop and manage BOMs
- Understanding of fabrication concepts such as bend deductions and sheetmetal forming
- Strong mechanical design skills in a productionoriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in building materials , architectural environments, or constructionrelated design
- Experience in a machine shop or job shop setting
- Familiarity with ceiling/wall systems or other building materials
- Interest in pursuing PE or EIT (tuition reimbursement available)
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, manufacturable designs
- Effective communication and collaboration skills within a multiengineer team

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite , MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Businesscasual environment (polos, slacks). Youll join a fabricationfocused engineering team supporting highvisibility commercial and infrastructure projects with a collaborative, supportive culture and strong professional development benefits.

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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Commerce, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $41.00/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 Commerce, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Commerce,CA. 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.