Electromechanical CAD Designer & Drafter

ACTalent; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Designer / Drafter to support an engineering design organization in Bloomfield, CT. This role focuses on producing accurate 2D drawings and 3D Creo models, managing documentation in Windchill, and ensuring manufacturability and compliance with GD&T standards.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple design tasks within a structured engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical design or drafting experience.
• Proficiency with Creo for 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
• Experience with Windchill or similar PLM system.
• Ability to create and revise components, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Ability to interpret drawings, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Understanding of change control and documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and production releases.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using Creo.
• Develop models and drawings for components, assemblies, and electromechanical products.
• Support sheet-metal enclosure and mechanical packaging design activities.
• Support PCB and electronic packaging design requirements.
• Manage engineering documentation within Windchill, including revisions and release activities.
• Interpret engineering requirements, tolerances, and GD&T specifications.
• Create production-ready drawings and supporting technical documentation.
• Support engineering change processes and maintain design revisions.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, fit, and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve design concerns.
• Support configuration management and documentation-control activities.
• Maintain accurate project and assignment status information.
• Manage multiple design tasks while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve design documentation and workflows.

Skills

Creo

Windchill

CAD

3D Modeling

Engineering Drafting

Electromechanical Design

Mechanical Packaging

Sheet-Metal Design

PCB Packaging

GD&T

Engineering Change Control

Configuration Management

Production Drawings

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Designer / Drafter to support an engineering design organization in Bloomfield, CT. This role focuses on producing accurate 2D drawings and 3D Creo models, managing documentation in Windchill, and ensuring manufacturability and compliance with GD&T standards.

The ideal candidate has strong CAD skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple design tasks within a structured engineering environment.