Job Title: Drafter/Designer

Job Description

Actalent is seeking a talented Drafter/ Designer to join our team! A typical day for someone in this role would involve developing comprehensive assembly manuals for kit-built aircraft, ensuring instructions are clear, concise, and visually supported. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and prototype teams to understand assembly procedures and capture key insights for documentation. Additionally, you will collaborate with CAD drafters and illustrators to create high-quality visuals that enhance comprehension for builders of varying experience levels. Gathering feedback from internal teams and customers to continuously improve the instructions and maintaining accurate, consistent documentation adhering to company standards and aviation industry best practices is essential. Keeping up-to-date with aviation regulations and best practices to ensure documentation compliance and user safety is also a crucial part of the role. This position is integral to ensuring that builders have the best possible experience assembling their aircraft, involving a mix of technical writing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive assembly manuals for kit-built aircraft.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and prototype teams to understand assembly procedures and capture key insights for documentation.
• Create high-quality visuals in collaboration with CAD drafters and illustrators to enhance comprehension.
• Gather feedback from internal teams and customers to continuously improve instructions.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, consistent, and adheres to company standards and aviation industry best practices.
• Maintain a well-organized library of documentation and keep it updated.
• Stay informed about aviation regulations and best practices to ensure documentation compliance and user safety.

Essential Skills

• Technical writing experience.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Mechanical design and drafting skills.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• 3D modeling experience.
• Mechanical drafting and design expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in creating instructional materials, preferably in aviation or manufacturing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to break down complex assembly steps into precise, easy-to-understand instructions.
• Experience working with CAD drawings and illustrations to support written instructions.

Work Environment

Office environment with the ability to have your own space, but also the flexibility to work on the floor and see the kits. The team is growing, bringing a lot of work in-house with new kits being created and released.

If you are qualified and interested, please submit a current resume with your application!

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/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 Aurora,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2025.

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $32 - $37