Aerospace Mechanical Designer / Drafter (Mid-Level)

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after onboarding

9/80 work schedule

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Designer/Drafter to translate engineering concepts into detailed aerospace designs. The role involves creating manufacturing-ready documentation and updating 3D CAD models across propulsion, avionics, and ground support initiatives.

You will collaborate with engineers on development and sustainment programs, applying drafting standards and best practices to ensure high quality, compliant drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining mechanical engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Creo, NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, dimensions, tolerances, engineering documentation, and drafting standards.
• Experience supporting engineering change processes and configuration‑controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and update detailed mechanical drawings and engineering documentation for aerospace applications.
• Develop and modify 3D CAD models to support ongoing engineering projects and product improvements.
• Support engineering change activities by implementing design updates and maintaining configuration control.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet technical and manufacturing requirements.
• Improve and maintain existing designs across multiple aerospace programs.
• Apply advanced drafting techniques and CAD best practices to deliver accurate, high‑quality designs.
• Ensure drawings are compliant with engineering standards, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Support propulsion, avionics, ground support, and aerospace systems development efforts.

Skills

Mechanical drawings

GD&T

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mid-Level Mechanical Designer/Drafter to translate engineering concepts into detailed aerospace designs. The role involves creating manufacturing-ready documentation and updating 3D CAD models across propulsion, avionics, and ground support initiatives.

You will collaborate with engineers on development and sustainment programs, applying drafting standards and best practices to ensure high quality, compliant drawings.