Mechanical Designer

Mechanical Designer

We are seeking a Junior to Mid-level CAD Drafter to support our production and manufacturing workflow. This role focuses on technical drafting, revisions, and ensuring shop drawing accuracy, working closely with an experienced drafter, as well as sales and project management teams.

Responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and review 2D shop drawings using AutoCAD.
• Translate architectural plans, sketches, and markups into clear, build-ready drawings.
• Revise drawings efficiently based on internal and external feedback.
• Maintain drawing standards, accuracy, and version control.
• Assist with material take-offs and preparation for manufacturing.
• Coordinate with sales and project management to support project timelines.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years drafting experience.
• Experience in construction, fabrication, or manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction documents and technical drawings.
• Ability to work from markups, redlines, and established standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient in reading technical and architectural drawings.
• Experience with Solidworks, CAD, sheet metal, mechanical drafting, and fabrication.
• Familiarity with steel fabrication and steel metal.
• Experience with MPanel, Revit, and Sketchup is a plus.

Work Environment:

The position is full-time, operating Monday to Friday. Join a small, family-owned company where you have the opportunity to own your work within a drafting team of one. Enjoy long-term stability and the ability to be creative.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/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)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.