Mechanical Drafter-PLM

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Drafter - PLM
Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Drafter with strong PLM experience to support the integration of engineering designs into their product lifecycle management (PLM) system (Duro). This role will focus on ensuring designs are properly structured, managed, and released for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and upload engineering designs into the PLM system (Duro).
• Ensure designs are properly formatted and organized for manufacturing.
• Support revision control and product lifecycle processes.
• Modify existing designs to meet PLM requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to transition designs into production-ready documentation.
• Act as a key interface between engineering and manufacturing.

• Design and mechanical drafting experience.
• Proficiency in Solidworks and CAD.
• Direct experience with Duro PLM or similar PLM/PDM systems is highly preferred.
• At least 3 years of drafting/design experience.
• Strong understanding of revision control and product lifecycle processes.
• Experience working with CAD files and engineering documentation.

• Experience with Duro PLM is highly preferred.
• Experience transitioning designs into manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to multiple PLM systems, indicating adaptability.

The role requires onsite work from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility for overtime. The company offers a great culture with a fun startup environment. Employees benefit from PTO during the shutdown week from December 26th to 31st, along with 10 paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $65.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.

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 ziprecruiter.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.