Actalent

Job Title: Designer/Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Designer/Engineer to join our team. This position is to replace a team member relocating due to family reasons. Initially, you will focus on designing and simple modeling of parts and pieces needed for systems and fabrication drawings, under the guidance of a lead or project engineer. As you gain experience and knowledge, you will progress to updating models and parts, and eventually, you will engage in full product design. You will also participate in fieldwork, taking measurements, examining systems, participating in project kickoffs, planning, and overseeing customer signoffs through design and equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Start as a designer, creating simple models and fabrication drawings.
• Update models and parts from the Vault as directed.
• Grow into full product design responsibilities.
• Conduct fieldwork, including measurements and system assessments.
• Participate in project kickoffs, planning, and customer signoffs.
• Support the shop floor and work closely with fabricators and welders.
• Ensure final products meet requirements and drawings are accurate.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• Ability to create part drawings, assembly drawings, and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency in steel fabrication drawings, typically 1/4 inch or thicker.
• Experience working with BOMs, weld symbols, notes, and blocks.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in drafting or equivalent.
• Experience in a fabrication environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is relaxed and supportive, with a focus on teamwork and resource sharing. You will have your own workspace and will be expected to work independently with occasional guidance. Extra hours may be required during the busy season from October to March. The role includes 25% travel to customer sites for measurements. We offer six paid holidays, one week of PTO, and a comprehensive health benefits plan. Our organization is dynamic and is moving to a new, more spacious office soon, offering stability and growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, Kentucky.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.

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.