Mechanical Drafter

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support, create and review drawings for custom tanks, pressure vessels, and steel components, and coordinate documentation across teams in Middleboro, MA. The role requires coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal staff to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.

The position involves using AutoCAD/SolidWorks to produce 2D drawings, reviewing specifications, and supporting project managers from award to delivery in a

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.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, bills of materials, tables, charts, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Comfortable working directly with office staff, shop personnel, vendors, customers, and outside engineers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare approval, shop, and fabrication drawings along with supporting technical documentation.
• Review customer specifications, project plans, contract documents, and technical requirements.
• Assist with design reviews for custom tanks, pressure vessels, and fabricated steel components.
• Coordinate engineering documentation between customers, vendors, outside engineers, and internal teams.
• Help maintain drawing revisions, project records, design notes, and technical submittals.
• Support technical reviews related to tank configuration and related fabrication requirements.
• Create and revise 2D drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Translate customer requirements into clear drawings for review and interpretation.
• Assist with drawing packages for customer approvals, stamped engineering submittals, and internal shop use.
• Work with the shop team to clarify details, revise drawings, and resolve fabrication questions.
• Support project managers and production staff in progressing jobs from award through delivery.
• Monitor project schedules, drawing deadlines, material needs, and production milestones.
• Coordinate communication between engineering, production, sales, purchasing, inspection, and customers.
• Track open action items and follow up to ensure projects move forward.
• Assist with organizing project documentation, customer submittals, closeout packages, and related records.
• Assist with material takeoffs, vendor quotations, and purchasing support as needed.
• Generate and track purchase orders for materials, components, coatings, and accessories.
• Follow up with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, material availability, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain material tracking logs and procurement documentation.
• Support QA documentation, inspection records, and customer-required paperwork.
• Review inspection reports and production documentation for completeness.
• Assist with identifying process improvements in drafting, documentation, communication, and production support.
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and follow-through.

Skills

Technical drawing & design

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical EngineerJob Description

Join our team as a Mechanical Engineer where you will provide engineering and technical support, ensuring the preparation and review of technical documentation and drawings. This role involves collaborating with various teams to assist in design reviews and coordinate documentation for custom tanks, pressure vessels, and steel components.

Responsibilities

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

• Review customer specifications, project plans, contract documents, and technical requirements.

• Assist with design reviews for custom tanks, pressure vessels, and fabricated steel components.

• Coordinate engineering documentation between customers, vendors, outside engineers, and internal teams.

• Help maintain drawing revisions, project records, design notes, and technical submittals.

• Support technical reviews related to tank configuration and related fabrication requirements.

• Create and revise 2D drawings using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.

• Translate customer requirements into clear drawings for review and interpretation.

• Assist with drawing packages for customer approvals, stamped engineering submittals, and internal shop use.

• Work with the shop team to clarify details, revise drawings, and resolve fabrication questions.

• Support project managers and production staff in progressing jobs from award through delivery.

• Monitor project schedules, drawing deadlines, material needs, and production milestones.

• Coordinate communication between engineering, production, sales, purchasing, inspection, and customers.

• Track open action items and follow up to ensure projects move forward.

• Assist with organizing project documentation, customer submittals, closeout packages, and related records.

• Assist with material takeoffs, vendor quotations, and purchasing support as needed.

• Generate and track purchase orders for materials, components, coatings, and accessories.

• Follow up with vendors regarding pricing, lead times, material availability, and delivery schedules.

• Maintain material tracking logs and procurement documentation.

• Support QA documentation, inspection records, and customer-required paperwork.

• Review inspection reports and production documentation for completeness.

• Assist with identifying process improvements in drafting, documentation, communication, and production support.

• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and follow-through.

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.

• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.

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

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.

• Comfortable working directly with office staff, shop personnel, vendors, customers, and outside engineers.

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced custom manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 0–3+ years of engineering, drafting, manufacturing, fabrication, or project coordination experience.

• Experience in steel fabrication, pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping, structural steel, or industrial equipment.

• Familiarity with UL, STI, API, AWS, or other mechanical/fabrication standards.

• Experience with project coordination, purchasing, vendor follow-up, or quality documentation.

• Exposure to fabrication drawings, shop drawings, customer submittals, or engineered approval packages.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, project tracking tools, and general business software.

Work Environment

This position is within a manufacturing environment, providing an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where each member plays a crucial role in the day-to-day operations. The role is ideal for someone who values being an integral part of a small, busy company and is not just looking to be another number.

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 Oct 1, 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.