Drafter

Job Title: DrafterJob DescriptionJoin our team as a Drafter, where you will play a pivotal role in creating production-ready engineering drawings for an advanced Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for military and defense applications. Your expertise will contribute to the development and refinement of our documentation processes and standards.ResponsibilitiesDesign and model parts using SolidWorks.Collaborate directly with suppliers on fabrication, carbon fiber components, tooling, and molds.Create and approve engineering drawings, implement design changes, and manage change orders.Oversee supplier progress, review first articles, reconcile discrepancies, and release parts to production.Ensure timely execution of design and integration to meet project deadlines.Essential Skills3+ years of SolidWorks experience.Aviation experience, specifically with carbon fiber.Experience with Bills of Materials (BOM), part number schemes.U.S. citizenship.Additional Skills & Qualifications* UAV flying experience is a plus.Work EnvironmentYou will be the sole drafter, working alongside a mechanical engineer, a configuration manager, and an external team focused on design. Additionally, you will collaborate with 2-3 electrical technicians and another electrical engineer. The position is based on-site with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm, offering some flexibility. Occasionally, weekend work may be required when approaching deadlines, although this is not typical. Rare travel to suppliers may be necessary.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Howell, MI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $34.00 - $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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Howell,MI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt 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 talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.