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Position Summary
The Manufacturing Drafter is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining detailed manufacturing drawings and associated technical documentation used to support production. This role works closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Operations to ensure drawings accurately reflect manufacturing intent, approved configurations, and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting & CAD Support
Job Description
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Drafter is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining detailed manufacturing drawings and associated technical documentation used to support production. This role works closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Operations to ensure drawings accurately reflect manufacturing intent, approved configurations, and quality requirements.
Drafting & CAD Support
- Create and revise manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and detail drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks/CATIA)
- Maintain accurate 2D drawings derived from approved CAD models and engineering inputs
- Apply appropriate dimensions, tolerances, notes, and specifications to support manufacturing and inspection
- Update and maintain drawings to support production changes and corrections
- Incorporate redlines, markups, and engineering changes into released documentation
- Ensure drawings clearly communicate manufacturing intent and are suitable for shop‑floor use
- Ensure drawings comply with company drafting standards, design practices, and configuration control requirements
- Verify drawing accuracy, completeness, and revision status prior to release
- Assist with maintaining organized and traceable drawing records within document control or PDM systems
- Bachelor’s degree in drafting/design engineering, engineering technology, or a related engineering field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience creating manufacturing or production drawings
- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and shop‑floor practices
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, medical, industrial)
- Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience with document control or PDM systems
- Understanding of quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, 401k, etc.)
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Supportive team environment and modern facilities