Mechanical Designer at Actalent — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Mechanical Designer Job Description The Mechanical Designer will design exterior and interior lighting systems for locomotives and rail passenger vehicles, producing detailed 3D models, general assemblies, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks. This role focuses on developing creative and innovative engineered solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements while maintaining accurate design records and adhering to project timelines and procedures. Responsibilities Design exterior and interior lighting systems for locomotive and rail passenger vehicles. Produce detailed 3D models, general assemblies, and fabrication drawings using SolidWorks. Create and maintain accurate drawings and bills of materials for all assigned projects. Revise designs and drawings based on internal feedback and customer requirements. Develop engineered solutions that are creative, innovative, and aligned with customer specifications. Keep comprehensive project design records and files for all design activities. Maintain an organized filing system for all CAD files in accordance with established procedures. Ensure adherence to project timelines, schedules, and deliverable dates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and extrusion. Apply GD&T principles to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturing requirements. Essential Skills Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Designer. Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, particularly for sheet metal design. Experience with 3D modeling software such as CATIA, Inventor, Pro-E, SolidEdge or similar tools. Strong knowledge and design experience for manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal, metal and plastic extruding, fabrication, and 3D printing. Working knowledge of GD&T and its application in mechanical design. Basic understanding of electronics and printed circuit boards (PCB). Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent capacity for synthesis, analysis, and innovation in engineering design. Additional Skills & Qualifications Specific experience with SolidWorks is considered a strong asset. Experience with injection molding, die-casting, and stamping is an asset. Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM for managing design data and CAD files. Experience with sheet metal design for lighting or similar applications. Understanding of shock and vibration considerations in mechanical design. Ability to work effectively within established design procedures and documentation standards. Demonstrated ability to incorporate customer feedback into iterative design improvements. Work Environment This role is based on-site at a facility in Mississauga, working five days per week with some flexibility available when needed. The environment focuses on designing complete interior and exterior lighting systems for rail applications, with access to modern CAD tools such as SolidWorks and related PDM systems, and collaboration with manufacturing processes including CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication. A new facility is being built, with plans to move operations there, offering an updated workspace dedicated to innovative LED lighting solutions for rail and public transportation industries. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Mississauga, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Mississauga,ON. À propos d'Actalent Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents. 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 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. 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.