CAD Designer/Drafter

Actalent; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CAD Designer/Drafter for a contract role in Milwaukie, OR. The role emphasizes creating engineering prints, CAD models, and assemblies, while managing BOMs and data packages.

You will work with project engineers and interface with the product team from concept to delivery. Required are 5+ years of CAD design experience, proficiency in Siemens NX (or SolidWorks), and familiarity with GD&T, PLM (Teamcenter), and BOM management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical drafting technology or equivalent certification.
• 5+ years in Product CAD Design and Drafting; 2-3+ years considered.
• BOM/PLM experience with multi-level revision control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete detail, assembly, and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions on complex products or plant equipment.
• Develop original designs or adaptations to existing products and tooling.
• Design mechanical components and communicate issues to customers and suppliers.
• Interface with the product team from concept to customer delivery.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and organize data packages.
• Implement Quality Policy and Procedures in daily duties and responsibilities.
• Suggest process and procedure improvements when appropriate.
• Problem-solve individually or in a group as needed.
• Support SOX compliance in assigned area, including internal controls and reporting.

Skills

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

CAD modeling

BOM management

PLM (Teamcenter)

GD&T

Measurement tools

MS Word/Excel

Education

Associate's degree in mechanical drafting technology

Equivalent certification

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description

The Product CAD Designer plays a crucial role in contributing to the product design process, either independently or under the guidance of a project engineer. This position involves creating engineering prints, CAD component models, assemblies, and reviewing design details. It also includes managing BOMs and design data packages. The role demands frequent engagement with new and complex work situations, operating from established procedures.

Job Title: CAD Designer/Drafter

Job Description

The Product CAD Designer plays a crucial role in contributing to the product design process, either independently or under the guidance of a project engineer. This position involves creating engineering prints, CAD component models, assemblies, and reviewing design details. It also includes managing BOMs and design data packages. The role demands frequent engagement with new and complex work situations, operating from established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete detail, assembly, and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions on complex products or plant equipment.
• Work independently on developing original designs or adaptations to existing products and tooling.
• Design mechanical components and communicate related issues to internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Interface with the product team in the design and development of products and production tooling from concept to customer delivery.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and organize data packages.
• Implement Quality Policy and Procedures in daily duties and responsibilities.
• Suggest process and procedure improvements when appropriate.
• Problem-solve individually or as part of a group as job duties require.
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in assigned area, including design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, self-assessment, and reporting to management.
• Develop and monitor processes and practices necessary for legal and ethical compliance in assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Siemens NX version 13 for product design highly preferred; SolidWorks could be considered.
• CAD modeling of component parts and assemblies, including plastic molding, metal castings, machined components, sheet metal, standard parts, wiring, and electronics.
• Technical drafting experience in creating technical drawings for manufacturing automotive products, including drawing compliance, standard dimensioning, advanced GD&T, requirement notation, and revision control.
• Bill of Material and Product Lifecycle Management experience with multi-level BOM management, strict revision control, and release protocol. Familiarity with Siemens Team Center PLM system.
• Knowledge of DFM/A concepts and applications.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Certification preferred).
• Familiarity with measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to use basic mechanics hand tools for reverse engineering, lab, and diagnosis work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical drafting technology or closely related field, or equivalent certification.
• 5+ years of Product CAD Design and Drafting experience ideally; maybe consider 2-3+.
• Bill of Material and Product Lifecycle Management experience.

Work Environment

This position is located onsite in Milwaukie, OR, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm, with flexibility as needed for project deadlines. The role is a 6-12 month contract for now; could extend or go long term depending on work flow and performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukie, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukie, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukie,OR.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.