Mechanical Designer/drafter

Mechanical Designer/Drafter

As a Mechanical Drafter, you will be responsible for creating, updating, and managing 2D drawings and 3D models essential for manufacturing, assembly, and quality control. This role requires precision and collaboration to ensure that all models and drawings are of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain accurate 3D CAD models and assemblies for mechanical components and systems.
• Generate highly detailed, production-ready 2D technical drawings, ensuring adherence to national and international standards.
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineers to incorporate design changes and ensure models/drawings reflect the latest revisions and design intent.
• Manage and control engineering documentation, including drawings, models, and Bills of Materials (BOMs), within the Product Data Management (PDM) system.
• Review and check drawings created by other team members for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established drafting standards.
• Assist engineers in selecting standard components, materials, and dimensioning to optimize designs for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and cost-effectiveness.
• Support the fabrication and assembly teams by quickly resolving drawing interpretation issues that arise during the build process.
• Develop standard block libraries and templates to improve drafting efficiency and standardization across the organization.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure documentation meets the necessary requirements for manufacturing and quality inspection.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the company's goals and objectives.

Essential Skills

• SolidWorks experience.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and technical documents.
• Associates Degree or certification in Drafting, CAD technology, or equivalent experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PDM or PLM systems.
• Experience in industries such as aerospace & defense, oil & gas, construction equipment, and machine design.
• Consideration for entry-level candidates with extensive drafting experience from internships.

Work Environment

This position is onsite, primarily involving desk work, but requires occasional interaction with production and the outdoor test facility. Typical working hours are 8 AM to 5 PM. The company offers a vibrant and fun startup environment with a great culture. Employees enjoy paid time off, including a shutdown week from December 26th to 31st, and 10 paid holidays such as New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and a Winter Break Holiday.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Austin, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.