Drafter/designer

Actalent; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CAD Drafter/Designer in Saint Louis, MO to convert CAD models into detailed drawings for manufacturing. The role emphasizes drafting and documentation support within a hybrid, R&D environment.

You will create manufacturing drawings, update drawings with revisions, and collaborate with engineers to meet project specifications across multiple new product development programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Drafting Technology preferred.
• Experience with SolidEdge or SolidWorks required or preferred.
• Strong background in mechanical drafting and CAD development.
• Ability to create detailed manufacturing drawings from existing models.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing and production drawings from existing CAD models.
• Support engineering and R&D teams with drawing updates and documentation.
• Develop production-ready documentation for manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure drawings meet project requirements and specifications.
• Manage drawing revisions, updates, and engineering changes.
• Participate in project review and planning meetings.
• Help support multiple new product development programs simultaneously.

Skills

CAD drafting

Mechanical drafting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Drafting Technology

Engineering degree considered

Tools

SolidEdge

SolidWorks

Job description

CAD Drafter / Designer

Hybrid Schedule | R&D Product Development | Solid Edge or SolidWorks

St. Louis, MO | $25-$40/hr

Are you a CAD Drafter or Designer looking to work on exciting new product development projects in a collaborative R&D environment?

We are seeking a CAD Drafter/Designer to support an engineering team developing multiple new products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning engineering concepts and CAD models into detailed manufacturing drawings while working closely with engineers and product development teams.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule while supporting a growing R&D team developing multiple new products.
• Exciting New Product Development: Join a team working on several new products currently moving through the development cycle and help bring concepts into production.
• Strong Technical Focus: This position is focused primarily on CAD drafting and drawing creation, not heavy product design, making it an excellent fit for candidates who enjoy detailed documentation and manufacturing support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Create detailed manufacturing and production drawings from existing CAD models.
• Support engineering and R&D teams with drawing updates and documentation.
• Develop production-ready documentation for manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure drawings meet project requirements and specifications.
• Manage drawing revisions, updates, and engineering changes.
• Participate in project review and planning meetings.
• Help support multiple new product development programs simultaneously.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with SolidEdge (preferred) or SolidWorks.
• Strong background in mechanical drafting and CAD development.
• Ability to create detailed manufacturing drawings from existing models.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or product development teams.
• Associate's Degree in Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Engineering degrees will also be considered.
• Experience with injection molded plastic components is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Ideal Backgrounds

• CAD Drafter
• Mechanical Drafter
• CAD Designer
• Product Development Drafter
• Design Drafter
• Engineering Technician
• Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.