Inventor Drafter

Mechanical Designer / Drafter

We are seeking a Mechanical Designer/Drafter to support the design and manufacturing of custom modular wall systems and architectural products. This role will focus on creating detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs) using Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed design work, product development, and collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to bring custom products from concept through production.

Responsibilities

- Create and modify 3D models, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation using Autodesk Inventor.
- Develop and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Manage CAD files, revisions, and engineering documentation using Autodesk Vault.
- Collaborate with engineering, drafting, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are accurate and production-ready.
- Update and revise existing models and drawings based on design changes and customer requirements.
- Create documentation to support fabrication, assembly, and installation activities.
- Maintain revision control and proper file organization within Vault.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to drafting standards and CAD workflows.

Qualifications

- 3+ years of drafting or design experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency with Autodesk Inventor.
- Experience using Autodesk Vault or similar PDM/document management systems.
- Experience creating: 3D models
- Shop drawings
- Assembly drawings
- Manufacturing drawings
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience supporting manufacturing and production teams.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and revision control.

Preferred Experience

- Custom product or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.
- Architectural products, building systems, metal fabrication, millwork, or modular systems.
- Experience supporting products from design through manufacturing.

Work Environment

- Office-based design role with close interaction between engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Hands-on involvement supporting production and fabrication activities.
- Opportunity to work on highly customized products and see designs move from concept to finished product.

Key Skills: Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, Mechanical Design, Drafting, BOM Creation, Manufacturing Drawings, Assembly Drawings, 3D Modeling, Revision Control, Product Development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Fort Worth,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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):
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