Mechanical Designer

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer position is responsible for generating design documents by working from sketches, marked-up drawings, and/or vendor information provided by project engineers or designers. This role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and 2D modeling, and the ability to follow established drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Generate design documents from sketches, marked-up drawings, and vendor information provided by project engineers or designers.
• Follow established AutoCAD standardization as provided in Engineering / Drafting Standards.
• Utilize established drawing formats and design details from previous projects.
• Generate and understand the pre-design structural unitized system for the D&I Process.
• Develop the majority of project documents based on reference material from similar past projects.
• Use various office machines, such as plotters and document copiers.
• Maintain drawing files and assemble bidding documents.
• Accurately complete drawings and other documents.
• Work independently with minimal assistance from engineers.
• Perform document checking on non-complicated drawings developed by other drafters and designers.
• Travel domestically and internationally, ranging from 0-10% per year.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.
• Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with established safety and company requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience in mechanical design and 2D modeling.
• Ability to follow established drafting standards and utilize drawing formats from previous projects.
• Strong understanding of the pre-design structural unitized system for the D&I Process.
• Capability to use various office machines (e.g., plotters, document copiers).
• Attention to detail in maintaining drawing files and assembling bidding documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal assistance.
• Skill in performing document checking on non-complicated drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (0-10% per year).
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/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 St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $27 - $34