Mechanical Designer/drafter

Mechanical Designer/Drafter

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Designer/Drafter to support the Sentinel program. The ideal candidate will utilize Siemens NX and modeling software, with Teamcenter, to create detailed designs and drawings. Experience with GD&T standards and PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) is valuable, as our program is paperless.

Responsibilities

• Check drawing/design packages for proper content and compliance with industry and military standards.
• Ensure designs are fit for function, manufacturability, and economy of fabrication.
• Review tolerance analysis, hardware selection, and fitment on assembly prints.
• Resolve interpretation issues on drawings as an expert in GD&T.
• Verify 3D models submitted to manufacturing using Siemens NX managed with Teamcenter.
• Liaise with various engineering disciplines, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Engage in vendor liaison as required.
• Model fully defined components and assemblies efficiently using Siemens NX managed with Teamcenter.
• Create/revise parametric drawings conforming to modeling and drawing standards.
• Supervise and direct the activities of staff as requested.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter (8/10 proficiency required).
• Expert daily user of GD&T, capable of making corrections as a Subject Matter Expert.
• 10-20 years of mechanical design experience in DOD, aerospace, or possibly automotive sectors.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• GD&T advanced certifications such as GDTP and training are a plus.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under schedule pressure.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Windows, NX, and Teamcenter.

Work Environment

Work involves design through launch of various missions for government and military customers, including the design of defensive systems like the Next Generation Interceptor and LGM-35 Sentinel. Most tasks are performed in an office setting, with occasional work in lab testing or manufacturing environments. The position follows a 9/80 work schedule, offering a three-day weekend every other week to enhance work-life balance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CHANDLER, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $59.82/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CHANDLER,AZ.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

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.

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.

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.