Designer

Job Title: Designer/Drafter - New Product DevelopmentJob Description

As a Designer/Drafter on the New Product Development team, you will play a key role in converting initial concepts into fully realized product designs. This position works closely with engineers and cross-functional team members to bring new products from idea to production. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to create accurate, well-organized documentation that aligns with industry standards and internal requirements. Your work will directly contribute to product performance, manufacturability, and overall project success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Lead Project Engineer and team members to turn product requirements into prototype and pilot designs.
• Utilize 3D CAD software such as PTC Creo to develop digital models that support faster development cycles.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings based on concepts, sketches, or legacy designs, with a focus on manufacturability.
• Design sheet metal components using 2D and 3D tools while ensuring proper tolerances are achieved.
• Recommend efficient assembly and fabrication methods, optimizing designs for cost and production feasibility.
• Support technical and design reviews by presenting or assisting in the presentation of design models, ensuring alignment with internal processes.
• Prepare complete documentation packages for release to manufacturing, including drawings, bills of materials, and machine files.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in developing and creating new products, preferably in the electrical-mechanical products space.
• Proficiency in design, 3D modeling, CAD, and Creo.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, new product development, and SolidWorks.
• Experience with voltage, switchgear, and electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches and technical specifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Creo/Windchill.
• Proficiency in both 2D and 3D modeling software.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a recently opened office located near the manufacturing facility. You will be working on a team with over 20 engineers. Approximately 90% of your day will be spent at a desk, with the remaining 10% on the manufacturing floor. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team and company, with projects averaging from 6 months to 2 years, focusing on highly customizable load banks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seven Hills, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seven Hills,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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 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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