Drafter/Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Designer / Drafter

Job Description

This position involves performing design, drafting, and other duties related to the preparation of new or existing drawings for manufacturing or other purposes. The role is responsible for managing design/drafting projects and providing design solutions for development projects and product change requests.

Responsibilities

• Manage design/drafting projects from concept to completion.
• Provide design solutions for design/development projects and product change requests.
• Prepare product documentation, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, and the relation of one part to another and to the whole structure. Drawings include system/component models, installation/layout/weldment/assembly drawings, piece part drawings, and isometric drawings.
• Utilize red-lined drawings, engineering change requests, and any instructions to prepare revised drawings incorporating dimensional changes or pertinent data.
• Apply knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
• Use computer-assisted drawings (2D/3D CAD) equipment and software.
• Interact with engineering and manufacturing personnel to solve problems during the manufacturing process and document corrective actions.
• Participate in design reviews to determine the feasibility of proposed designs and offer suggestions for product improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of CAD experience, primarily in 3D modeling.
• Experience as an individual contributor owning projects, products, and designs.
• Understanding of common materials used in sheet metal enclosures.
• Familiarity with common mechanical assembly processes (hardware, fasteners, riveting, welding, etc.).
• Experience with PLM, PDM, HVAC manufacturing, DFM, ERP, MRP, and SAP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience with design in manufacturing and design of sheet metal in manufacturing.
• Preferred: ERP/MRP experience (Bills of materials, material management, routers).
• Exceptional: Experience in design work in refrigeration with manufacturing.
• Exceptional: Experience with PLM (product lifecycle management) and PDM (product data management).

Work Environment

The work environment primarily consists of an office setting, with occasional work in manufacturing areas to gather data or research problems. This environment may expose the employee to higher noise levels and lower air quality. Documentation tasks may require exposure to outdoor environments and those commonly encountered in air-conditioning equipment installations. Reasonable accommodations are made to support individuals with disabilities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

The pay range for this position is $82000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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.

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plans with your choice of 80, 90 or 100% CoverageDelta DentalVSP Vision InsuranceVoya Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity CoverageFlexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramShort & Long Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) with 4% Company MatchAccrued Paid Time Off & 10 Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement & Paid Training Opportunities

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.