CAD Designer - ETO

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $34.62-36.06 Hourly up to $25.15/hr Start Date: Aug 20, 2026 Aquent is partnering with a global leader in energy technology, supporting innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions across the industry. This pioneering company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient future through groundbreaking products and processes. Are you ready to bring your design expertise to a dynamic manufacturing environment and transform concepts into reality? We are seeking a talented individual to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovative products. In this exciting position, you'll be instrumental in creating and refining the detailed technical drawings and models that underpin our solutions, directly impacting our ability to deliver high-quality products to customers. Your work will be at the heart of our operations, translating ideas into tangible designs that drive progress and efficiency. What You'll Do Create and modify CAD models and engineering drawings for various projects, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications. Support engineering and manufacturing teams through comprehensive drafting and design activities, facilitating seamless production. Prepare and maintain project design layouts, production drawings, and related documentation, adhering to industry standards and considering manufacturing methods and tolerances. Assist with tolerance analysis and implement drawing updates as needed, maintaining accuracy and design integrity. Prepare mechanical layouts using advanced CAD systems, contributing to robust product development. Develop and maintain complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic product and production drawings from layouts, sketches, or verbal instructions. Ensure the accuracy of all design assignments, upholding the highest quality standards. Understand and apply drafting methods, standards, and procedures consistently across all projects. Possess foundational knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic product design, contributing to multidisciplinary projects. Maintain status reports for all assigned projects, ensuring transparency and timely communication. Collaborate with engineering, production, and research & development teams to enhance and standardize existing and future designs, fostering innovation. Engage in hands-on activities such as assembly/disassembly, inspection, measuring, and reverse engineering to create accurate models and drawings. Troubleshoot complex tooling, equipment, and process issues, developing manufacturing methods to improve safety, quality, and delivery while reducing costs. Ensure the timely completion of all drafting projects, meeting critical deadlines. Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to overall team success. What You'll Bring Must-Have Qualifications Entry-level experience in CAD design or drafting, ready to grow your skills. Working knowledge and experience with Autodesk Inventor. Proficiency in creating and modifying engineering drawings and models. Proactive willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD. Experience performing tolerance studies. Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 drafting standards. Relevant training, coursework, certification, technical degree, or documented experience in CAD design or drafting. Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers. Soft Skills Flexibility and adaptability to changing project needs and priorities. Eagerness to learn and receptive to coaching and feedback. Strong collaboration skills, particularly within a small-team environment, fostering a supportive atmosphere. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision in all designs. Positive attitude and a strong desire for professional growth and continuous improvement. The Environment You will be working within a manufacturing plant environment, as part of a small, collaborative team. Casual work attire (jeans, polo shirts, or coveralls as needed) is common, reflecting a practical and hands-on culture. About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.