Aerospace SolidWorks Drafter & Documentation Specialist

Actalent; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Glendale, CA is seeking a skilled Drafter/Designer to create, revise, and maintain 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks on the manufacturing floor. You will generate detailed drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and notes, develop BOMs, and support ECN/ECO processes while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure compliant, producible designs.

This contract-to-hire role offers onsite work on the Glendale site, with emphasis on GD&T standards,

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for design and drafting.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and aerospace industry.
• Ability to create work instructions and interpret engineering sketches and specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models, part drawings, and assembly drawings in SolidWorks.
• Generate detailed manufacturing drawings with precise dimensions, tolerances, notes, and material specifications.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and associated product documentation.
• Interpret engineering concepts, sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions for design documentation.
• Apply GD&T principles and drafting standards to define manufacturing and inspection requirements.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve design and documentation issues.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and compliance with company standards.
• Organize and maintain CAD files and revision-controlled documentation within the product data management system.
• Support prototype development, testing activities, and production implementation.

Skills

SolidWorks

Manufacturing

Aerospace

GD&T

Job description

Actalent in Glendale, CA is seeking a skilled Drafter/Designer to create, revise, and maintain 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks on the manufacturing floor. You will generate detailed drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and notes, develop BOMs, and support ECN/ECO processes while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure compliant, producible designs.

This contract-to-hire role offers onsite work on the Glendale site, with emphasis on GD&T standards,