Job Title: Mechanical Engineering DesignerJob Description

In this role, you will create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. You will review design documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructability, while creating Bills of Material (BOMs). You will be responsible for designing and revising AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D industrial equipment drawings with BOM creation, maintaining a drawing vault, and documenting design narratives and engineering analysis. Your expertise in engineering conveyance, structural support steel, and automation equipment, as well as understanding thermal expansion, production facility environments, system layouts, and machine design, will be crucial.

ResponsibilitiesCreate and review detailed engineering drawings and specifications.Ensure design documents are accurate, complete, and constructible.Design and revise AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D industrial equipment drawings.Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOM).Maintain and organize drawing vaults.Document design narratives and conduct engineering analysis.Understand and apply knowledge of thermal expansion, production environments, system layouts, and machine design.Travel to job sites for equipment health assessments, troubleshooting, and field verifications of drawings as needed.Essential SkillsProficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.Experience in industrial equipment engineering and design.Familiarity with conveyor systems and industrial fabrication.3-5+ years of experience in an industrial design build environment.Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with reviewing, updating, maintaining, and executing scope of work drawings and job plans.Work Environment

The engineering team consists of Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Designers, totaling 15-20 members. The office environment features cubical workspaces with a moderate noise level. Occasional visits to plant environments may involve temperature variations, dust, and dirt. The standard work schedule is from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with opportunities for overtime. Business casual attire is expected, though steel toe boots or other PPE may be required on the manufacturing floor and client plant visits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/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 Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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