Mechanical Designer

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Mechanical Designer Job Description The Mechanical Designer will be responsible for designing custom mobile industrial equipment, specifically focusing on water jet equipment. The role requires a mechanical emphasis, particularly in pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Approximately 75% of the role involves design work, while the remaining 25% requires hands-on involvement on the floor to assess manufacturability and collaborate with the fabrication team. This position is highly interactive with manufacturing processes, requiring the candidate to wear multiple hats, including detailing drawings, writing up bills of materials, submitting drawings, and sourcing vendors for parts. Responsibilities Design and develop high-pressure and ultra-high-pressure pump and spraying equipment. Oversee multiple projects across all phases of development. Monitor workflow and make necessary timeline adjustments. Develop status reports, cost estimates, and resource plans. Manage project budgets, including travel, design, build, installation, and resources. Utilize manufacturing best practices and design principles to execute automated machinery builds. Essential Skills 2+ years of experience in 3D design using SolidWorks. Experience in designing mechanical parts or machines. Experience in creating bills of materials (BOM). Strong desire to work hands-on, including sourcing vendors and parts. Additional Skills & Qualifications Engineering Degree or Associates Degree is nice to have. Experience in sourcing parts from vendors, preferably sourcing new vendors. Work Environment This position is within a world-leading company specializing in high and ultra-high pressure pumping systems and accessories, achieving pressures up to 50,000 psi. The company is a small manufacturing business with around 10 employees based in Kalamazoo. The current facility is being outgrown, with plans for upgrading to a new plant within the next year. The work environment includes a small office space and a substantial area dedicated to CNC machining and pump assembly. The typical work schedule is from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with potential for 0-10 hours of overtime per week if desired. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.66 - $38.47/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 Kalamazoo,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 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. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.