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. 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.