Designer And Drafter

Designer / Drafter

Job Description

We are seeking a Designer / Drafter to support an engineering design organization through the development, revision, and maintenance of detailed models, drawings, components, assemblies, and mechanical packaging solutions.

This role uses Creo for modeling and drafting and Windchill for engineering document management, configuration control, workflow tracking, revisions, and release activities. The Designer / Drafter is responsible for producing accurate, manufacturable, and standards-compliant design deliverables while supporting engineering changes and project requirements.

The position requires strong CAD capability, attention to detail, effective organization, and the ability to manage multiple design assignments within a structured engineering environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using Creo.
• Develop models and drawings for components, assemblies, electromechanical products, and mechanical packaging solutions.
• Support sheet-metal enclosure and mechanical packaging design activities.
• Support PCB and electronic packaging design requirements.
• Manage engineering documentation within Windchill, including revisions, workflow status, configuration management, and release activities.
• Interpret engineering requirements, dimensional tolerances, and GD&T specifications.
• Create production-ready drawings and supporting technical documentation.
• Support engineering change processes and maintain accurate design revisions.
• Review designs for accuracy, manufacturability, fit, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve design concerns.
• Support configuration management and documentation-control activities.
• Maintain accurate project and assignment status information.
• Manage multiple design tasks while maintaining quality and established delivery requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve design documentation, workflows, and engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design, drafting, or related engineering design activities.
• Proficiency using Creo for 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
• Experience using Windchill or a comparable product lifecycle management system.
• Experience creating and revising components, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, design requirements, dimensional tolerances, and GD&T.
• Understanding of engineering change control and documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to design accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Strong organization and technical communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical school training, Associate degree, Bachelor"s degree, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and directly applicable design experience.
• Experience with electromechanical design.
• Experience with mechanical packaging and sheet-metal enclosure design.
• Experience supporting PCB or electronic packaging.
• Experience with engineering change management and production drawing release processes.
• Familiarity with configuration management and controlled engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturability principles and design checking.
• Experience supporting industrial equipment, electronic products, or complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience working within structured engineering, manufacturing, or quality-driven environments.

Key Skills

• Creo
• Windchill
• CAD
• 3D Modeling
• Engineering Drafting
• Electromechanical Design
• Mechanical Packaging
• Sheet-Metal Design
• PCB Packaging
• GD&T
• Engineering Change Control
• Configuration Management
• Production Drawings
• Design for Manufacturability

Work Environment

This role operates within an engineering design environment and involves significant daily use of Creo and Windchill.

The Designer / Drafter works closely with engineering and technical teams while supporting design development, documentation, engineering changes, configuration control, and product-support activities. The environment emphasizes safety, engineering accuracy, documentation discipline, collaboration, and adherence to established engineering standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bloomfield, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bloomfield, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomfield,CT.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.