Designer Draftsman

Actalent; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Designer Draftsman in Huntington Beach, CA to create and revise 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks for prototypes and production. This onsite contract role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams and adherence to drafting standards.

You will support engineering with documentation, maintain revisions, and help implement design changes. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for a temporary role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SolidWorks experience from projects, internships, or work.
• General understanding of mechanical drawings including dimensions and tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high‑quality drawings and models.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering staff and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise precise 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks for design and development.
• Support engineering by preparing, updating, and organizing documentation and technical drawings.
• Maintain drawing revisions and design records to keep documentation current and traceable.
• Assist with design changes related to prototypes and production, incorporating engineering feedback.
• Ensure all drawings and models are accurate, complete, and compliant with company standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Mechanical drawings understanding

Willingness to learn

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Designer DraftsmanJob Description

Responsibilities

• Create and revise precise 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using SolidWorks to support product design and development.
• Support engineering teams by preparing, updating, and organizing documentation and technical drawings.
• Maintain drawing revisions and design records to ensure all documentation is current and traceable.
• Assist with design changes related to prototypes and production, incorporating feedback from engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure all drawings and models are accurate, complete, and compliant with company standards and drafting practices.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience using SolidWorks, gained through academic projects, internships, or professional work.
• Basic understanding of mechanical drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, and drafting principles.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and high-quality drawings and models.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and communicate clearly with engineering staff.
• Willingness to learn new tools, processes, and standards and to continuously improve drafting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to or experience in the automotive industry is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with general engineering documentation practices and revision control is beneficial.
• Interest in mechanical design and manufacturing processes is advantageous.

Work Environment

You work closely with engineering teams in a collaborative, project-focused environment that emphasizes accuracy, documentation quality, and continuous improvement. Daily work involves using SolidWorks and related design tools to create and update drawings and models, contributing to both prototype and production activities. The setting supports knowledge sharing and teamwork, with clear standards and procedures guiding drafting and design documentation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Huntington Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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.

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 Huntington Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

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.

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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.