About this role
Job Title: Mechanical DesignerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Mechanical Designer to support a growing engineering and design team in the York, PA area. This is a great opportunity for someone with mechanical design/drafting experience who enjoys turning engineering concepts into accurate, production-ready drawings and designs. The Mechanical Designer will work closely with engineers, drafters, checkers, and other technical team members to develop and update mechanical drawings while supporting projects from initial design through completion.
Responsibilities
- Create and revise detailed mechanical drawings, layouts, and designs using CAD software
- Develop drawings from engineering concepts, sketches, specifications, and existing designs
- Produce accurate part, assembly, and fabrication drawings
- Incorporate engineering changes and drawing revisions
- Review designs for dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, and completeness
- Maintain drawing documentation and revision control
- Collaborate with engineers and other designers to resolve design challenges
- Support multiple projects while meeting established deadlines and quality expectations
Qualifications
- Associate's degree, technical diploma, or equivalent professional experience in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
- Previous mechanical CAD/design or drafting experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Understanding of mechanical components, assemblies, dimensions, and tolerances
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with engineering and technical teams
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallastown, PA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Dallastown,PA.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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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