Mechanical Designer Job at Actalent in Poway

Job Title : Mechanical DesignerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will develop design solutions for structural products and components, collaborating closely with our engineering staff to ensure design concepts and progress align with project goals.

Responsibilities

Develop design solutions for assigned structural products and components.

Interact with engineering staff on design concepts and progress.

Design responsibility may be assigned for a portion of a project or program.

Develop layouts, sketches, and blueprints and investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, and structural modeling.

Detail related structural assemblies, mechanisms, and devices.

Validate conformity to design standards and specifications, identify design errors, and recommend changes.

Provide documentation and identify design issues, making technical design presentations to engineering staff as required.

Stay current in CAD techniques and applicable state-of-the-art engineering design software applications.

Observe all laws, regulations, and obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.

Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks design software.

Experience in cable routing and wire harness design.

Experience in drafting and designing machined parts, wire harness, and mechanical components.

Understanding of engineering design concepts and principles.

Strong organizational, scheduling, and coordination skills.

Excellent communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work extended hours as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associates degree or a certificate from a recognized organization indicating completion of training in SolidWorks.

Eight or more years of progressive experience utilizing CAD software, with at least six months using SolidWorks.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Work Environment

The work environment involves utilizing state-of-the-art engineering design software applications, with an expectation of adhering to established safety procedures and practices. The candidate should be prepared to work extended hours when necessary to meet project deadlines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $55.00 / 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

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 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.