Technical / CAD Designer II - 4134 (Allentown)

Due to nuclear site access/or export-controlled project requirements, this role requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and not hold dual citizenship. Candidates must also be willing to work on W2.

We’re Hiring: Manufacturing Layout Drafter

Location: Allentown, PA 18109

Working Model: 100% on-site

Travel: Required to support a second facility in Parsippany, NJ, based on business needs

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility

Interview Process: Two rounds—virtual panel interview followed by an in-person interview and site tour

Bill Rate: $38/hr

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Possible extension)

Hours: 40 hours/week

About the Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Layout Drafter to create, maintain, and control 2D manufacturing and facility layouts using AutoCAD. This individual contributor will serve as the layout subject matter expert for two facilities, ensuring drawings accurately reflect existing conditions and approved future changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain master 2D AutoCAD layouts covering production lines, equipment, support areas, material flow, storage, and utilities.
• Develop detailed layouts for manufacturing cells, equipment placement and envelopes, workstations, aisles, and safety zones.
• Support new product introductions, line modifications, capacity expansions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage drawing revisions, version control, approval workflows, and change history.
• Establish and maintain drafting standards, layer conventions, block libraries, and title blocks.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Facilities, Operations, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) teams.
• Participate in layout reviews, kaizen events, and design reviews.
• Provide layout data for space planning, capital justification, safety reviews, and construction activities.
• Maintain a controlled drawing repository and resolve discrepancies between drawings and factory-floor conditions.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers to obtain drawings and technical specifications.

Required Qualifications / Must-Have Skills

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD 2D design .
• 2+ years of experience producing manufacturing or facility layouts.
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing drawing revisions and facility configuration control.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, production lines, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to obtain and interpret equipment drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to work on-site in Allentown, PA, and travel to Parsippany, NJ, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large or complex manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and material flow design.
• Experience coordinating with Facilities, Construction, or EHS teams.
• Exposure to document control systems or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.