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 the accuracy of shop drawings. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced drafter, 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:

• 3+ years of drafting experience (junior–mid level).
• 3+ years of experience in construction, fabrication, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction documents and technical drawings.
• Comfortable working from markups, redlines, and established standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software.
• Proficient in reading technical and architectural drawings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a small team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with Solidworks, Cad, Sheet metal, Mechanical drafting, Revit, Sketchup, Fabrication, Steel fabrication, Steel metal, and Mpanel.
• Sketchup and Revit experience is a plus.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time role with working hours from Monday to Friday. You will be part of a small, family-owned company that values creativity and offers the opportunity to take ownership of your work.

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 3, 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.