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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $118,560.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Program Design Languages, Autodesk Autocad
- **Published:** November 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.beyondlosangeles.com/job.asp?id=3485684400&tx=ZT1514TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Engineering (such as Mechanical or related discipline).
 * Hands-on experience using CAD software for mechanical design and documentation.
 * Proficiency with CATIA for developing and modifying engineering and tooling designs.
 * Ability to develop and interpret mechanical design concepts and convert them into detailed CAD drawings and manufacturing documentation.
 * Strong attention to detail in producing derivative and supplementary drawings for parts and workholding.
 * Capability to integrate quality, FAIR, and engineering requirements into manufacturing plans and outputs.
 * Effective collaboration skills for working with internal and external resources on tooling design and procurement.
 * Organizational skills to manage multiple NRE storyboards, BOM updates, and estimating support tasks concurrently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience with Autodesk design tools is highly beneficial.
 * Background in mechanical design within a manufacturing or production environment.
 * Familiarity with job book documentation, BOM management, and phase-out processes.
 * Ability to support estimating activities by compiling and reviewing technical packages.
 * Interest in transitioning from a short-term contract to a potential permanent role with a stable, well-established company.

## Description

This role serves as a key member of the Engineering Department, with primary responsibility for owning and executing the Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) process. The Design Engineer / NRE Specialist develops NRE storyboards, creates and documents manufacturing concepts, produces CAD drawings, and collaborates with internal and external resources to design programs and tooling. This position supports early-stage manufacturing planning and ensures that tooling, workholding, and related components are properly designed, procured, or fabricated to meet quality, FAIR, and engineering requirements from concept through production realization., * Develop and execute comprehensive NRE storyboards that support Manufacturing Engineering from initial concept through production realization.

 * Document manufacturing concepts and planning intent, ensuring clarity and consistency throughout the development process.
 * Capture and integrate FAIR (First Article Inspection Report), quality, and engineering requirements into all planning outputs and documentation.
 * Produce and document derivative drawings and supplementary drawings for parts, workholding, and proposed tooling designs within NRE storyboards.
 * Collaborate with purchasing and manufacturing teams to procure or produce tooling, rotary tooling, workholding, and other required components prior release to production.
 * Verify completeness and accuracy of manufacturing engineering deliverables before handoff to the Planning Administrator.
 * Execute required planning and documentation updates associated with job book phase-out activities.
 * Update and maintain part Bills of Materials (BOMs) for phase-out jobs to ensure accurate records and smooth transition.
 * Review and compile estimate packages to support the estimating process and provide input on tooling and manufacturing requirements.
 * Work cross-functionally with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and planning teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of NRE activities.