Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

We have a client seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Houston. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of experience as a mechanical engineer and possess a strong understanding of Autodesk Inventor, and Plant 3D. You will play a crucial role in converting customer requirements into detailed engineering specifications, including drawings and bills of materials, while providing P&ID support.

Responsibilities

• Work from detailed order specifications to convert customer requirements into detailed engineering specifications, including drawings and bills of materials.
• Create typical component fabrication and assembly drawings, General Arrangement drawings, P&IDs, and PFDs.
• Create, update, and maintain drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Plant 3D software.
• Modify existing project drawings for modification and upgrade projects.
• Maintain project and product drawings under change control in AutoDesk Vault.
• Check each design against job specifications and run numerical analysis using company tools to verify design parameters.
• Consider form, fit, and function in design; ensure safety in assembly, maintenance, and operation; focus on the method and ease of manufacture and assembly, and select appropriate materials of construction.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Inventor, Plant 3D, and AutoCAD.
• Experience in P&ID support and mechanical systems engineering.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with companies such as DXP, SPX, Proserv, Myclex, or similar is a plus.
• Familiarity with conveyor systems, environmental, and water/wastewater projects is beneficial.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment with a standard work schedule of 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Employees are offered benefits such as paid time off and holidays.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.