Drafter/designer

Job Title: Designer / Drafter Job Description This position involves performing design, drafting, and other duties related to the preparation of new or existing drawings for manufacturing or other purposes. The role is responsible for managing design/drafting projects and providing design solutions for development projects and product change requests. Responsibilities

- Manage design/drafting projects from concept to completion.
- Provide design solutions for design/development projects and product change requests.
- Prepare product documentation, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, and the relation of one part to another and to the whole structure. Drawings include system/component models, installation/layout/weldment/assembly drawings, piece part drawings, and isometric drawings.
- Utilize red-lined drawings, engineering change requests, and any instructions to prepare revised drawings incorporating dimensional changes or pertinent data.
- Apply knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
- Use computer-assisted drawings (2D/3D CAD) equipment and software.
- Interact with engineering and manufacturing personnel to solve problems during the manufacturing process and document corrective actions.
- Participate in design reviews to determine the feasibility of proposed designs and offer suggestions for product improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

- 2-5 years of CAD experience, primarily in 3D modeling.
- Experience as an individual contributor owning projects, products, and designs.
- Understanding of common materials used in sheet metal enclosures.
- Familiarity with common mechanical assembly processes (hardware, fasteners, riveting, welding, etc.).
- Experience with PLM, PDM, HVAC manufacturing, DFM, ERP, MRP, and SAP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Preferred: Experience with design in manufacturing and design of sheet metal in manufacturing.
- Preferred: ERP/MRP experience (Bills of materials, material management, routers).
- Exceptional: Experience in design work in refrigeration with manufacturing.
- Exceptional: Experience with PLM (product lifecycle management) and PDM (product data management).

Work Environment The work environment primarily consists of an office setting, with occasional work in manufacturing areas to gather data or research problems. This environment may expose the employee to higher noise levels and lower air quality. Documentation tasks may require exposure to outdoor environments and those commonly encountered in air-conditioning equipment installations. Reasonable accommodations are made to support individuals with disabilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $82000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plans with your choice of 80, 90 or 100% Coverage
Delta Dental
VSP Vision Insurance
Voya Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with 4% Company Match
Accrued Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement & Paid Training Opportunities
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.

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adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,
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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
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