Mechanical Designer

Job Title: Mechanical Designer II

Job Description

The Mechanical Designer II is responsible for the design, layout, and documentation of hydraulic power units and integrated manifolds, as well as the design and maintenance of manufacturing-assembly procedures for pumps, motors, and valves.

Principal Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Create 3D CAD models, schematics, and prints of essential hydraulic components, manifold bodies, and/or system designs.

• Support the sales group and distribution channel with technical support and design recommendations for hydraulic assemblies, including manifolds and power units.

• Exercise constant creative thinking in design work and utilize knowledge of basic engineering principles, equipment, or design practices and current manufacturing methods and procedures.

• Design, document, and coordinate system operations to ensure the manufacturing operations are aligned in their work procedures.

• Identify components for standardization in design to achieve both quality and cost objectives. Aid in selection, recommendation, and usage of materials and components.

• Collaborate with Sales and Management on new product developments for future growth. Understand that customer service is everyone’s responsibility.

• Ensure that all design work meets pertinent industry standards, particularly safety and quality. Follow necessary steps and processes to promote drawings and part numbers to production.

• Assist in manufacturing and be a liaison for questions as assembly challenges arise due to related design choices.

Hard Skills

3D CAD modeling

Technical support for hydraulic assemblies

Knowledge of basic engineering principles

Design documentation

Standardization in design

Understanding of industry safety and quality standards

Soft Skills

Creative thinking

Effective communication

Active listening

Decision-making

Customer service

Analytical and research abilities

Time and organizational management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Sensitivity to cultural diversity

Confidentiality

Ethical standards

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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