Associate Design Engineer Jobs in Clayton, OH (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer leads complex projects from initial concept through installation, developing robust mechanical designs for large capital equipment and related systems. This role combines hands-on design work with cross-functional collaboration, customer interaction, and cost analysis to deliver high-quality, profitable solutions that meet demanding application requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from initial concept through installation, ensuring technical quality, feasibility, and on-time delivery.
• Develop detailed mechanical designs for structures, systems, and components that meet customer performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
• Create, review, and release engineering drawings and bills of material (BOMs) with a high level of accuracy and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with applications, manufacturing, quality, and safety teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant, and aligned with internal standards.
• Perform mechanical design and analysis using SolidWorks and support drafting activities using AutoCAD.
• Provide application engineering support, including technical input and cost estimates, to assist Sales in developing proposals and quotations.
• Support service teams and customers with technical expertise, troubleshooting, and design-related guidance throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives, including standardization and modular product design to improve product offerings and efficiency.
• Conduct cost and profitability analyses on designs and projects to support sound business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Interface directly with customers throughout the project lifecycle to clarify requirements, present design concepts, and address technical questions.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of mechanical design experience within large capital equipment or a closely related industry.
• Strong mechanical design engineering experience with demonstrated experience in complex systems and components.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for mechanical design and analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD to support drafting and detailing activities.
• Experience creating, managing, and maintaining design bills of material (BOMs).
• Associate’s (A.S.) or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word for communication, documentation, and analysis.
• Ability to use Adobe Acrobat for reviewing and managing technical documents.
• Experience working with or around SAP or similar systems in a manufacturing or engineering context.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a capital equipment environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred.
• Project management experience, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating engineering activities.
• Exposure to foundry operations or bulk material handling equipment environments.
• Experience with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) design or production.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to perform cost and profitability analyses.
• Interest in contributing to R&D, standardization, and modular product development initiatives.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in a combined manufacturing and office setting, offering direct access to production operations and engineering resources. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule on first shift, providing regular daytime working hours. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including applications, manufacturing, quality, safety, service, and sales, in a collaborative environment focused on designing and supporting large capital equipment and material handling solutions. Standard professional attire appropriate for an office within a manufacturing facility is expected.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, OH.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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