Mechanical Engineer

Actalent • Commerce, CA • 3h ago

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 in-house 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 CNC-machined 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 sheet-metal forming principles

Collaborate closely with fabrication and machine shop teams to ensure manufacturability and quality

Support large-scale 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 multi-engineer design team

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

2-3+ years of experience in sheet metal manufacturing or fabrication

Hands-on sheet-metal design experience in SolidWorks

Hands-on 2D sheet-metal 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 sheet-metal forming

Strong mechanical design skills in a production-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in building materials, architectural environments, or construction-related 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 multi-engineer team

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Business-casual environment (polos, slacks).

You'll join a fabrication-focused engineering team supporting high-visibility 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Commerce,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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 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.

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