Cad Drafter

Job Title: CAD Drafter Job Description This role supports an innovative AI initiative focused on automating design engineering processes. Instead of producing manufacturing drawings directly, you will work with mechanical design data and 3D CAD models to help train next-generation AI models. You will play a key role in reviewing, organizing, and enhancing engineering data so that AI tools can better understand design intent, simulation results, and iterative improvements. Responsibilities

- Review, label, and annotate mechanical design data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability for AI model training.
- Work extensively with 3D CAD geometries and formats, including CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, and related CAD systems.
- Interpret and analyze engineering design changes, understanding the reasoning behind design decisions and their impact on performance and manufacturability.
- Collaborate on simulation methodologies and design iterations, helping to connect geometric models with simulation outcomes.
- Evaluate, benchmark, and augment existing design and simulation data sets to improve AI model performance and reliability.
- Generate new data and configurations as needed to support AI development and automated design workflows.
- Apply automation tools and AI-driven workflows to streamline processes, enhance data quality, and improve overall design engineering efficiency.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to standardize data, refine workflows, and optimize the use of CAD and simulation tools.

Essential Skills

- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on mechanical design experience, preferably in manufacturing-related environments.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design frameworks and principles, including how designs evolve through iterations.
- Proficiency in working with 3D CAD models and geometric data using tools such as CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
- Solid experience with drafting and CAD-based design documentation.
- Ability to interpret design changes and understand engineering decision-making in the context of performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Experience working with simulations and geometry analysis in support of engineering decisions.
- Comfort working with large sets of design data and maintaining high attention to detail when labeling and annotating information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Candidates with more mechanical design experience (1020+ years) are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Experience with automation tools and AI-driven workflows is highly desired.
- Exposure to AI tools, data-driven engineering, and automated design concepts.
- Experience in process improvement, including identifying and implementing enhancements to design and data workflows.
- Familiarity with multiple CAD platforms and the ability to work with various file formats and geometries.
- Interest in contributing to next-generation AI models and advanced engineering technologies.

Work Environment This is a remote position that allows you to work from your preferred location while collaborating virtually with engineering and AI-focused teams. You will primarily work with digital tools, including 3D CAD software, simulation platforms, and automation or AI-based applications. The environment emphasizes innovation, data quality, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI initiatives in design engineering while maintaining flexibility in your work setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. 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. 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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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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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.

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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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