Mechanical Engineer

Entry Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Drafter will play a key role in the success of the organization by creating accurate mechanical drawings, supporting product development, and collaborating closely with engineering, sales, and production teams. This role focuses on mechanical drafting, CNC programming and nesting, and active involvement in engineering projects, processes, budgets, and timelines to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an engineering design and technical resource for engineering, sales, production teams, and internal and external customers.
• Work directly with the Engineering Manager and the Engineering Draft Team to address questions and resolve issues raised by engineering, sales, and operations staff.
• Check and confirm the accuracy and completeness of drawings and related work performed by the engineering draft team.
• Develop detailed part drawings from structural drawings and prepare these part drawings for nesting.
• Use nesting software to prepare and review part nests prior to sending them to the post-processor, then review and post nests for fabrication.
• Assist in various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes.
• Communicate and collaborate with the engineering team and production staff to ensure that project workflows and process steps stay on schedule.
• Support fabrication teams by providing quick resolutions to priorities, questions, and production issues related to drawings and nests.
• Learn and perform additional drafting, mechanical design, and related engineering tasks as needed to support the team and ongoing projects.

Essential Skills

• Proven mechanical drafting experience.
• Hands-on experience with SolidWorks for mechanical design and drafting.
• AutoCAD drafting experience, including the ability to pull out features and develop and manipulate parts.
• Ability to review newly created parts and prepare them for the nesting operation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and goal-driven mindset.
• Analytical and mathematical mindset with the ability to evaluate information and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively as a strong team player.
• Self-motivated attitude with a drive to learn new tools, technologies, and processes quickly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification in SolidWorks and/or other 3D modeling software.
• Certification in AutoCAD.
• Experience supporting CNC programming and nesting processes.
• Interest in participating in research and development initiatives to improve products and processes.
• Willingness to expand skills in mechanical design, drafting, and related engineering functions.

Work Environment

This role operates in a collaborative engineering and production environment, working closely with drafting, engineering, sales, and fabrication teams. The position involves regular use of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, nesting software, and standard office applications such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Work is timeline-driven, with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and responsiveness to production priorities. The environment encourages continuous learning, problem solving, and teamwork to keep projects and fabrication activities on schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilkesboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Wilkesboro,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.