
Drafter/designer
Saint Louis, MO · HybridContract$25–40/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Saint Louis, MO, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Job overview
The CAD Drafter/Designer will support three new product development programs for diagnostic and analytical testing equipment. The role creates manufacturing-ready drawings from existing CAD models, converts engineering concepts into production documentation, and supports revisions and engineering changes. The position works with engineering and R&D teams, with a hybrid workplace in Saint Louis and a remote option available for the right candidate.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Benefits
Full job description
CAD Drafter / Designer (Solid Edge CAD)
New Product Development | 100% Remote Option | Solid Edge
Are you the type of CAD professional who enjoys transforming engineering concepts into detailed, manufacturing-ready drawings? Do you prefer being part
of a product development team bringing new technology to market rather than supporting the same legacy projects year after year?
We're partnering with an innovative manufacturer of diagnostic and analytical testing equipment used in highly regulated, safety-critical environments. The engineering team is expanding to support three exciting new product development programs, and they are looking for a CAD Drafter/ Designer to help accelerate development efforts
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
100% Remote Option Available
Work from anywhere for the right candidate, while remaining connected to a collaborative R&D and engineering team.
Exciting New Product Development
Support multiple next-generation product initiatives currently moving through the development cycle. This is not a maintenance role. You'll be helping bring
new products to life.
Strong Solid Edge Environment: Solid Edge experience is highly preferred, though strong SolidWorks users will also be considered. If you enjoy working in CAD every day, this role puts your
technical skills front and center.
High-Impact Engineering Work
Your drawings will directly support manufacturing, production readiness, and product launches. You'll work closely with engineers and product development
teams to ensure designs move efficiently from concept to reality.
Advanced Products with Real-World
Impact: Support the development of sophisticated diagnostic and analytical testing equipment utilized in regulated testing and public safety applications.
What You'll Be Doing
-
Create detailed manufacturing and production drawings from existing CAD models
-
Convert engineering concepts into production-ready documentation
-
Support engineering teams with revisions, updates, and engineering changes
-
Collaborate with R&D teams across multiple development programs
-
Participate in project reviews, planning sessions, and technical discussions
What We're Looking For
-
Strong experience with Solid Edge (preferred) or SolidWorks
-
Mechanical drafting and CAD documentation experience
-
Ability to create detailed manufacturing drawings from existing models
-
Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or product development teams
-
Strong attention to detail and documentation practices
-
Injection molded plastics experience is a strong plus
Compensation
$25-$40/hour depending on experience
If you're looking for a role where you can leverage your CAD expertise, support innovative new products, and enjoy the flexibility of a remote work
option, we'd love to connect.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO.
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.
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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,477 open Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–40/hr
- US median$23/hr382 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $32.50/hr, is 41% above the US median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Designer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 45 open Designer jobs in Missouri and 2,477 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Missouri
- Home Depot13 open
- Olsson5 open
- Burns & McDonnell3 open
- Experience
- Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (1,430 postings).
- Education
- 594 of the 2,477 open Designer jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
Similar jobs, posted recently
Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.
033565 Civil-Structural Designer 1Ameren · St. Louis, MO · $33.53–41.89/hrDesigner - Revit/AutoCADAnixter, Inc. Shipboard · Saint Louis, MO
Mid-Level Mechanical Design and Analysis EngineerThe Boeing Company · Berkeley, MO · $104–140K/yrPosted 1 day agoPosted 1 day agoDesigner - Revit/AutoCADWESCO · Saint Louis, MO
Lead Civil Designer - Site DesignOlsson · St. Louis, MO (Flexible)
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.