Mechanical Designer/drafter

Actalent; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a temporary Mechanical Drafting professional in Poway, CA. Under supervision, you will draft from CAD data, create detailed drawings, part lists, and assemblies, and revise designs per instructions.

You will verify dimensions and materials, and maintain records while working with standard drafting practices. Requires basic drawing knowledge, 2D/3D CAD skills, and familiarity with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one or more year(s) of experience as an entry level drafter.
• May substitute additional education in lieu of work experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of basic drawing techniques and be skilled using 2D and 3D CAD modeling.
• Must be familiar with industry practices and standards.
• Requires intermediate knowledge in trigonometry, algebra, and plane and solid geometry.
• Requires good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a sound knowledge of computer operations and software relevant to drafting tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently or in a team; able to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings, parts lists, sketches, schematics, assemblies, and installation drawings from notes and sketches.
• Create revised drawings showing dimensions, tolerances, tabulations, and views per procedures.
• Verify completed work by checking dimensions and materials.
• Incorporate changes to existing drawings and rearrange views as instructed.
• Use standard CAD techniques to create/modify 2D/3D geometry and text.

Skills

CAD Software

Windchill

Teamcenter

Mechanical Design

Bill of Material

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

We are seeking temporary Mechanical Drafting support. Under general supervision with some detailed instructions and with intermittent review, using computer-aided design (CAD), plans layouts, drawings, and revises detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, established references, and standard data. Makes frequent simple decisions in absence of clear-cut precedents. Completes details of major layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working from engineering notes, written instructions, and detailed sketches with some latitude for independent action, prepares readable detailed drawings, parts list, sketches, schematics, assemblies, and installation drawings for engineering or manufacturing purposes.

• Creates new or completes revised drawings showing dimensions, tolerances, tabulations, and appropriate sectional views in accordance with established procedures, practices, standards, machinist handbooks, and vendor catalog data.

• Verifies own completed work, checking dimensions, materials to be used, and quantities.

• Incorporates changes to existing drawings including redrawing or tracing as appropriate and making rearrangements of views according to instructions.

• Uses standard CAD digitizing techniques and skills required to perform the required tasks. These may include but are not limited to creating and modifying 2D or 3D wire frame or solid model geometry, and creating and changing text, dimensions, or part lists.

• Revises CAD or hand drawn board drawings as needed

• Maintains records, files, drawings and part lists, or other data essential to the completion of engineering drawings as required.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company.

• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Skills

• CAD Software (Creo, Siemens NX, or Solidworks)

• Windchill

• Team center

• Mechanical Design

• Bill of Material

• Microsoft Word

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one or more year(s) of experience as an entry level drafter. May substitute additional education in lieu of work experience.

• Must have a working knowledge of basic drawing techniques and be skilled using 2D and 3D CAD modeling. Must be familiar with industry practices and standards.

• Requires intermediate knowledge in trigonometry, algebra, and plane and solid geometry as generally acquired through high school and/or trade school studies.

• Requires good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Must have a sound knowledge of computer operations and software relevant to drafting tasks.

• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $75.00/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. 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. 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 Poway,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.