Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Actalent
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Design Engineer Job Description As a Design Engineer, you will support the engine design team by managing detailed engineering documentation, drawings, CAD models, and tolerance stack-up tools. This role is critical and requires a high attention to detail and strong GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) skills. Much of the work can be completed remotely, allowing flexibility, but it will involve essential tasks required by both managers. Responsibilities Produce, revise, and clean up engineering drawings. Apply strong GD&T principles to drawings. Create or support building tolerance stack-up calculators/tools. Build and organize CAD models, ideally in NX. Support documentation and tool creation across various teams. Complete detailed engineering tasks to allow responsible engineers to focus on higher-level design and testing work. Essential Skills Expert-level GD&T proficiency. Experience creating tolerance stack-up tools. CAD proficiency, ideally with Siemens NX. High attention to detail and strong ability to execute meticulous tasks. Ability to quickly learn team documentation standards and workflow tools. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred. Experience in automotive, defense, or any mechanically oriented industry is acceptable. Mechanical engineering background may be preferred. Work Environment The work environment offers flexibility with the possibility of remote work. If onsite work is required, you may be expected to float between locations, including Cedar Park, TX, and Bertram, TX. The company is growing rapidly, offering room for career advancement and the opportunity to work with advanced technology. They are also likely to expand to a larger site in the future. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Austin,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 1, 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.

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