Cad Designer; Factory Layout & Industrial Design

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Below are some details about the position:

• BENEFITS:
  
  YES

• PAY: $39 an hour depending on experience

• SCHEDULE:
  
  Onsite (occasional work from home flexibility but fully onsite is the expectation)

The CAD Technician will support a small, fast‑moving engineering team by developing detailed 2D and 3D designs for factory and production environments. This fully onsite role focuses on creating factory layouts, translating conceptual sketches into refined CAD models, and executing a backlog of design requests tied to upcoming industrial initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD proficiency, 3D modeling expertise, and experience working within industrial, manufacturing, or factory settings.

This position operates in a collaborative, startup‑like environment that requires rapid iteration, strong communication, and hands‑on problem‑solving.

• Develop 2D and 3D designs for factory, production, and workflow environments.

• Translate conceptual sketches and verbal requirements into accurate CAD drawings.

• Produce factory layout proposals, including spatial planning, equipment placement, and flow optimization.

• Execute a design backlog driven by team priorities and upcoming project needs.

• Participate in collaborative design discussions and iterative layout sessions with the engineering team.

• Interpret engineering drawings, design standards, and industrial requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Support continuous improvement of layout concepts and documentation quality.

• Contribute to early‑stage industrial design concepts for confidential engineering programs.

• At least 5 years of experience

• AutoCAD proficiency — expert ability to produce accurate 2D factory and equipment layouts.

• 3D modeling expertise using industry‑standard CAD tools.

• Factory layout design experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments.

• Engineering drawing interpretation with strong attention to detail.

• Backlog‑driven design execution with the ability to manage multiple requests efficiently.

• Ability to work in a startup‑like environment with rapid iteration and shifting priorities.

• Strong communication skills and comfort working in highly collaborative settings.

• Ability to contribute to innovative production concepts within confidential development programs.

• 10+ years preferred

• Industrial, manufacturing, or factory design background strongly preferred.

• Degree in Industrial Engineering is ideal

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $39.64 - $39.64/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)

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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