Job Title: Design EngineerJob DescriptionAs a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing major components, functional systems, and advanced prototypes or specific products. Your role will involve developing and improving products to facilitate manufacturing operations and coordinating with other organizations affected by design development. You will also create layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals and investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, material availability, and cost.
Responsibilities
- Design major components and advanced prototypes.
- Develop and improve products to facilitate manufacturing operations.
- Create preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes for design proposals.
- Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture and cost.
- Coordinate with other organizations affected by design development.
- Create layouts of assemblies and detailed parts for devices and structures.
- Check completed layouts and drawings for clarity and accuracy.
- Identify design errors and recommend revisions or improvements.
Essential Skills
- At least 3 years of experience with Creo design.
- At least 2 years of experience with Windchill PLM/PDM.
- Experience with mechanical primary and secondary structures.
- At least 1 year of experience with concept development.
- At least 1 year of experience with design review content preparation.
- At least 4 years of experience with creating finished 3D models.
- At least 2 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- At least 2 years of experience with complex mechanical/electrical concepts and model-based definition.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Model-Based Definition (MBD) experience is desired.
Work EnvironmentThis position operates on a 4/10A-1st shift schedule. Candidates must possess at least an Active Interim Secret clearance. Please ensure that candidates have either an Active Secret clearance or an Active Interim Secret clearance. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Grand Prairie, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $71.92 - $71.92/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Grand Prairie, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Grand Prairie,TX.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.
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