Drafter/designer

Job Title: Drafter/Designer

Placement: 2-3 month contract to start

Job Description

We are seeking experienced CAD Drafters/Designers for a 2-3 month defense project supporting a major program. This role focuses on creating formal engineering drawings and documentation under the guidance of engineers. Your contributions will be pivotal in a production-focused drafting role supporting significant defense initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operate and apply Computer Aided Design (CAD) equipment for creating and modifying detailed drawings.

• Collaborate with engineers to ensure model accuracy, design drafting standards, and documentation.

• Contribute to design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operations and improve product quality.

• Check drawing plots against project inputs for correctness and conformance to standards.

• Maintain system management including file maintenance, backup, and storage.

• Work on complex assignments that require judgment in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.

• Provide guidance to end-users regarding time and resource requirements for project completion.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CAD drafting/design with 3-5+ years of experience.

• SolidWorks preferred.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Experience with mechanical drawings, electrical cables/connectors, and electronic/electromechanical assemblies.

• High school diploma or GED minimum.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in defense/aerospace documentation.

• Experience creating manufacturing drawings from physical parts and prototypes.

• 2 years of technical training plus 4 years of experience in CAD and associated equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lynnwood, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 hybrid position in Lynnwood,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.

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