Mechanical Designer

The Mechanical Designer plays a key role in cost reduction and hardware development initiatives by owning component modification activities from concept through implementation. This role focuses on mechanical design of gas turbine components, model and drawing definition, product lifecycle management, and bill of materials creation, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing teams. The Mechanical Designer also interfaces with suppliers and provides hands-on support to manufacturing and assembly operations to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own component modification activities, including review and implementation of proposed cost reduction modifications.
• Review sourcing and supplier quotes to evaluate cost reduction ideas, cost impact, and manufacturability limits.
• Develop cost Pareto models to identify and prioritize high-impact cost reduction opportunities.
• Perform mechanical design of hardware, with a focus on gas turbine components and related systems.
• Create and refine 3D models and detailed drawings, ensuring accurate model and drawing definition.
• Generate and maintain product lifecycle management (PLM) bills of materials (BoMs) and change instructions.
• Coordinate hardware procurement and support manufacturing and assembly processes for modified components.
• Collaborate with PDE drafting, sourcing, AME manufacturing, aero engineers, heat transfer specialists, MPE materials, repair engineering, and value engineering teams.
• Interface directly with suppliers to review design concepts, cost reduction proposals, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide shop floor support by dispositioning non-conformances and assisting with production-related issues.
• Support supplier qualification processes and review supplier deviation requests (SDRs).
• Track modified parts through final assembly and into fleet launch to ensure successful implementation and performance.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in mechanical design, preferably with gas turbine components or similar complex hardware.
• Strong proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including creation and modification of detailed models and drawings.
• Hands-on experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, including BoM creation and change management.
• Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to detailed mechanical drawings.
• Ability to develop and interpret cost Pareto models and other cost analysis tools to support cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working with bills of materials and managing configuration and documentation for mechanical components.
• Capability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and repair teams to drive design and process improvements.
• Effective communication skills for direct interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding design, cost, and manufacturability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prefer a four-year engineering degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline; candidates with strong, aligned experience will also be considered.
• Experience using Siemens NX or similar advanced CAD software for mechanical modeling and drafting.
• Familiarity with ANSYS Mechanical or comparable analysis tools for mechanical simulations and evaluations.
• Understanding gas turbine components, aero and heat transfer considerations, or related turbomachinery applications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and assembly environments, including shop support and non-conformance disposition.
• Ability to participate in supplier qualification processes and review supplier deviation requests (SDRs).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in evaluating cost, quality, and manufacturability trade-offs.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing work environment that uses state-of-the-art equipment and tools to support advanced mechanical design and production activities. The Mechanical Designer works closely with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and repair teams on the shop floor and in office settings, supporting hardware procurement, assembly, and fleet launch activities. The organization offers the opportunity for long-term, direct employment and provides access to benefits such as holiday time, vacation, and a 401-type retirement plan, within a broader, inclusive team culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.50 - $43.50/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 Greenville,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

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