Mechanical Drafter – Creo CAD for New Product Dev

Actalent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO/Vacation

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Designer/Drafter in Parma, OH for its New Product Development team. You will transform concepts into production-ready designs and collaborate with engineers to move products from idea through prototype and pilot phases into manufacturing.

You will produce accurate, well-organized documentation, with a strong emphasis on manufacturability and cost. This fully onsite NPD role supports cross-functional reviews and detailed design work for multi-month to multi-year projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing and creating new products, preferably in the electrical-mechanical product space.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD design, with hands-on experience using tools such as PTC Creo.
• Experience with sheet metal components and weldments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including switchgear, breakers, low to medium voltage components, contactors, and fuses.
• BOM structure and best practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches and technical specifications and convert them into detailed models and drawings.
• Experience in new product development environments from concept through manufacturing release.

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into prototype and pilot designs.
• Utilize 3D CAD (PTC Creo) to develop digital models supporting faster development cycles.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings based on concepts, sketches, or legacy designs with focus on manufacturability.
• Design sheet metal components using 2D and 3D tools with appropriate tolerances and fit.
• Recommend efficient assembly and fabrication methods to optimize design for cost and production feasibility.
• Support technical and design reviews by presenting designs and documentation.
• Prepare complete documentation packages for release to manufacturing, including BOMs and machine files.
• Incorporate electrical-mechanical requirements such as weldments and switchgear into design work as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team through project lifecycles from concept to manufacturing release.

Skills

3+ years experience in design

Creo CAD

Sheet metal design

Electrical systems knowledge

BOM knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent seeks a Designer/Drafter in Parma, OH for its New Product Development team. You will transform concepts into production-ready designs and collaborate with engineers to move products from idea through prototype and pilot phases into manufacturing.

You will produce accurate, well-organized documentation, with a strong emphasis on manufacturability and cost. This fully onsite NPD role supports cross-functional reviews and detailed design work for multi-month to multi-year projects.