Mechanical Designer/drafter

Actalent; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Middleborough, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide broad engineering and technical support in a custom manufacturing environment. You will design, draft, document, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project needs.

The role emphasizes drawing creation in AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Inventor, BOM interpretation, and collaboration with engineering, production, and suppliers. Entry to early-career candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, technical drawings, and manufactured components, including sheet metal and steel fabrication concepts.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar CAD design and drafting software for 2D mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, BOMs, tables, charts, and specifications.
• Solid grasp of mechanical engineering principles related to pressure vessels, storage tanks, structural steel, and industrial equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality engineering and drafting work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with office staff, shop personnel, vendors, customers, and outside engineers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working directly with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, sales, purchasing, inspection, and external partners.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new tools, processes, and standards.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment.
• 0–3+ years of experience in engineering, drafting, manufacturing, fabrication, or project coordination (entry-level to early-career candidates encouraged).

Responsibilities

• Prepare approval drawings, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and supporting technical documentation.
• Review customer specifications, project plans, contract documents, and technical requirements to ensure designs and documentation meet all project needs.
• Assist with design reviews for custom tanks, pressure vessels, accessories, and related steel components, providing input on configuration, supports, coatings, linings, insulation, and fabrication requirements.
• Coordinate engineering documentation between customers, vendors, outside engineers, and internal teams to maintain clear and consistent communication.
• Maintain drawing revisions, project records, design notes, technical submittals, and related documentation in an organized and accurate manner.
• Create and revise 2D mechanical drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar CAD software, translating customer requirements, sketches, and specifications into clear, detailed drawings.
• Interpret and produce drawings, bills of materials, tables, charts, and technical standards to support engineering, production, and quality activities.
• Develop drawing packages for customer approvals, stamped engineering submittals, and internal shop use, ensuring completeness and clarity.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

Documentation

Cross-functional

2D drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

This Mechanical Engineer role provides broad engineering and technical support within a custom manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on mechanical design, drafting, documentation, and cross-functional project coordination. You will contribute directly to the day-to-day operations, working closely with one other engineer and a busy team where your impact is visible and you are more than just a number.

Responsibilities

• Prepare approval drawings, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and supporting technical documentation.




• Review customer specifications, project plans, contract documents, and technical requirements to ensure designs and documentation meet all project needs.




• Assist with design reviews for custom tanks, pressure vessels, accessories, and related steel components, providing input on configuration, supports, coatings, linings, insulation, and fabrication requirements.




• Coordinate engineering documentation between customers, vendors, outside engineers, and internal teams to maintain clear and consistent communication.




• Maintain drawing revisions, project records, design notes, technical submittals, and related documentation in an organized and accurate manner.




• Create and revise 2D mechanical drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar CAD software, translating customer requirements, sketches, and specifications into clear, detailed drawings.




• Interpret and produce drawings, bills of materials, tables, charts, and technical standards to support engineering, production, and quality activities.




• Develop drawing packages for customer approvals, stamped engineering submittals, and internal shop use, ensuring completeness and clarity.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.




• Strong understanding of mechanical design, technical drawings, and manufactured components, including sheet metal and steel fabrication concepts.




• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar CAD design and drafting software for 2D mechanical drawings.




• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, bills of materials (BOM), tables, charts, and specifications.




• Solid grasp of mechanical engineering principles related to pressure vessels, storage tanks, structural steel, and industrial equipment.




• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality engineering and drafting work.




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with office staff, shop personnel, vendors, customers, and outside engineers.




• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a manufacturing environment.




• Comfort working directly with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, sales, purchasing, inspection, and external partners.




• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new tools, processes, and standards.




• Self-motivated and team-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment.




• 0–3+ years of experience in engineering, drafting, manufacturing, fabrication, or project coordination (entry-level to early-career candidates encouraged).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middleboro, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/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 fully onsite position in Middleboro,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.