Mechanical Designer at Actalent — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Exciting Opportunity supporting UAV Development Join a fast-growing, innovation-driven engineering team working on cutting-edge hardware programs. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative environment where mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams come together to bring complex products to life. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives both in CAD and on the shop floor, seeing designs through from concept to reality. If you enjoy solving real-world engineering challenges, working with advanced assemblies, and being directly involved in product builds and verification—this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing Design and model mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, leveraging a Master Model approach Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and machine shop personnel Perform fit checks, validation, and verification on the shop floor to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) within an ERP system Create and update detailed engineering drawings and part documentation Develop and refine sheet metal, plastic, and welded components Ensure designs respect interface boundaries and incorporate master model best practices What You Bring (Must Have) 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Designer using SolidWorks Hands-on experience with: Sheet metal design Welding processes Plastic components Strong understanding of Master Model methodology, including interface control and feature ownership Experience working directly on the shop floor, conducting fit checks and validating designs Experience with ERP systems, including BOM creation and maintenance Nice to Have Experience building or owning a Master Model Familiarity with Arena ERP Experience in new product development (NPD) Strong drafting and documentation skills Team & Environment Collaborative team of mechanical engineers and technical specialists Work on a large, multidisciplinary engineering program On-site, 5 days/week, with flexibility for occasional remote work (e.g., design/detailing days without hardware interaction) Why Join? Work on complex, real-world engineering systems Be part of a high-impact program with visibility across teams Gain hands-on experience from design through to physical builds and verification Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong technical mentorship Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Waterloo, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Waterloo,ON. À propos d'Actalent Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30000consultants et plus de 4500clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500. Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. 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. 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. 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.