Mechanical Designer | 3D CAD & GD&T Specialist

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer / 3D CAD Technician in Kansas City, MO to create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings with strong GD&T compliance. You will manage BOMs, revise drawings, and collaborate with engineers to ensure accurate, production-ready documentation.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency (Inventor; SolidWorks acceptable), strict drawing standards, and cross-functional teamwork for manufacturability improvements in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing 3D models and 2D production drawings in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD with Autodesk Inventor; SolidWorks experience acceptable.
• GD&T knowledge and application to standards.
• Familiar with drafting conventions and drawing standards used in mechanical design.
• Basic understanding of BOM structures and part-numbering schemes.
• Attention to dimensional accuracy and drawing completeness.
• Ability to interpret sketches/markups and translate into clear models and drawings.
• Identify design/manufacturability issues and communicate with engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models and 2D drawings using the company CAD platform (Inventor) from direction and markups.
• Apply GD&T principles when dimensioning parts and assemblies.
• Maintain BOM structures and part numbers for drawings.
• Check drawings for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
• Incorporate redlines and track revisions with engineering input.
• Translate vendor models into company drawing formats.
• Maintain organized drawing files, models, and revision records in ERP systems.
• Provide basic drafting support to Production, Materials, and Field Services.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to support design and documentation needs.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

2D drawings

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

GD&T knowledge

Drafting standards

BOM familiarity

Dimensional accuracy

Engineering collaboration

ERP/document management

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Mechanical Design

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Drawing management tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Designer / 3D CAD Technician in Kansas City, MO to create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings with strong GD&T compliance. You will manage BOMs, revise drawings, and collaborate with engineers to ensure accurate, production-ready documentation.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency (Inventor; SolidWorks acceptable), strict drawing standards, and cross-functional teamwork for manufacturability improvements in a production environment.