Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Job Description

As a Mechanical Designer/Drafter, you will be proficient in SolidWorks 2019+, and have a solid understanding of drafting standards and welding call-outs. Your responsibilities will include creating 3D/CAD assemblies, models, and drawings for parts and systems, including sheet metal formations. You will assist in solution development for product designs and contract bid content, process engineering changes, and drawing updates through the QA processes. Additionally, you will take measurements from COTS items or commodities and create engineering drawings for QA inspection, create product exploded-views or animations to support technical proposals or documents, and confer with Production to incorporate redlines through the ECN process. You will also work closely with the Design for Manufacturing Engineer to assure manufacturability and serviceability, and create, update, or maintain BOMs in the ERP system. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite is required.

Hard Skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks 2019+

• Understanding of drafting standards and welding call-outs

• Ability to create 3D/CAD assemblies, models, and drawings

• Experience with Microsoft Suite

Soft Skills

• Ability to confer with Production and Design for Manufacturing Engineer

• Ability to assist in solution development for product designs and contract bid content

• Ability to process engineering changes and drawing updates

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Santa Clarita, California.

Work Environment

You will be working Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with a little flexibility. You will be a part of a department of 10 people and you will report to the Design Manager. The role may require working in lab and production environments which necessitate the use of personal protection equipment (PPE).

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.