Mechanical Designer

Company: Manpower Engineering
Location: Twin Lakes
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

Our client, a performance automotive fabricator, is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their team. As a Mechanical Designer, you will be part of the Design Engineering Team supporting Manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in creating auto-body designs with Creo CAD software and possessing advanced skills in surfacing design work. Candidates will also benefit from prior practical use of Windchill CAD admin software and past work with designing with plastics or high-tech composite materials. Our client will not support candidates requiring visa restrictions. This is a long-term contract to direct hire role. The firm will not be supporting relocation costs so candidates from the Milwaukee metropolitan area will be given the strongest considerations. Job Title: Mechanical Designer-Surfacing Location: Twin Lakes, WI Pay: $38-45/hr. plus OT, benefits Key Responsibilities Create detailed 3D models and surface geometry using CREO (version 10) with a strong emphasis on advanced surfacing and A?surface quality work. Develop designs for composite and plastic components , ensuring manufacturability, performance, and longevity. Support body design projects for race cars , including aerodynamic surfaces, exterior bodywork, and complex assemblies. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams throughout the full design lifecycle. Revise, optimize, and manage CAD data in both CREO and SolidWorks environments. Requirements Strong CREO experience , specifically with surfacing tools (beyond basic extrude/cut functionality). Proven ability to create complex A?type surfaces and high?quality curvature?controlled geometry. Hands?on experience with composite materials (ideal) or plastics (acceptable if surfacing skills are strong). Working knowledge of SolidWorks . Background in automotive , motorsports , composites , industrial design , or similar industries involving advanced surfaces. Why should you choose Manpower Engineering? Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match Weekly pay with direct deposit Holiday Pay Referral Rewards Monthly Recognition Programs Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals Recognized as World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023 for 14 th year in a row If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Experis ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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