Mechanical CAD Designer - 3D/2D Drafting with Inventor

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Mechanical Designer / 3D CAD Technician to produce and maintain accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs for our manufacturing projects. You will work from engineering direction, apply GD&T, and ensure drawings meet drafting standards while collaborating with engineers, production, and field services to support design and documentation needs.

Proficiency in Inventor (and SolidWorks/AutoCAD) is preferred; onsite work with a focus on quality and

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years producing 3D models and 2D drawings in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD with Autodesk Inventor; SolidWorks experience acceptable.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of GD&T and its application to parts and assemblies.
• Familiarity with drawing conventions and drafting standards used in mechanical design and manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of BOM structures and part-numbering schemes.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models and 2D detail/assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor from direction, sketches, and markups.
• Apply GD&T correctly when dimensioning and tolerancing parts and assemblies.
• Maintain accurate BOM structures and part numbers for assigned drawings.
• Check drawings for completeness, consistency, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to drafting standards.
• Identify potential design or drafting improvements and present them to engineering staff for review.
• Incorporate redlines and revisions from engineering into drawings and models with proper revision histories.
• Translate vendor-supplied models and drawings into company formats, ensuring compatibility with internal standards.
• Maintain organized drawing files, models, and revision records in ERP systems.
• Provide basic drafting support to Production, Materials, and Field Services as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to support mechanical design and documentation needs.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drawings

GD&T knowledge

Drafting standards

BOM familiarity

Communication with engineers

Attention to accuracy

Manufacturability awareness

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Mechanical Design

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Mechanical Designer / 3D CAD Technician to produce and maintain accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs for our manufacturing projects. You will work from engineering direction, apply GD&T, and ensure drawings meet drafting standards while collaborating with engineers, production, and field services to support design and documentation needs.

Proficiency in Inventor (and SolidWorks/AutoCAD) is preferred; onsite work with a focus on quality and