Senior Drafting Engineer

Randstad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad represents a leading industrial equipment manufacturer in Malaysia, seeking a Senior Drafting Engineer / CAD Engineer to lead automation of drafting processes using Autodesk Inventor and iLogic.

You will own the drafting library, standardize templates, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring drawings meet ASME VIII and customer specs. This role emphasizes automation, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Diploma with portfolio considered.
• Minimum 5 years drafting/CAD in mechanical or industrial fabrication.
• 2–3 years hands-on Autodesk Inventor iLogic rules experience.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining parametric libraries (iParts, iAssemblies, iFeatures, Content Center).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an Inventor-based automation library using iLogic, iParts, iAssemblies, and iFeatures.
• Write and test iLogic scripts to auto-generate models/drawings from parametric inputs.
• Standardize Content Center libraries and drawing templates for company-wide use.
• Manage version control for library components and assets.
• Identify and automate repetitive drafting tasks to reduce manual work.
• Create, review and modify drawings for pressure vessels and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with ASME VIII and internal drafting standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and QA/QC for constructible drawings.
• Mentor junior drafters and CAD engineers; report milestones to Engineering Manager.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

iLogic

iParts

iAssemblies

iFeatures

Content Center

ASME Section VIII

GD&T

Welding symbols

VB.NET/Python/VBA

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma with a strong iLogic/automation portfolio

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PDM/Vault automation

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Drafting Engineer / CAD Engineer

About the Client

We are representing a leading industrial equipment manufacturer based in Malaysia, specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, inspection, and testing of ASME-compliant equipment. Their core product range includes unfired pressure vessels, shell and tube heat exchangers, hoppers, silos, storage tanks, screw conveyors, and pneumatic conveying systems. As part of their continuous growth, they are expanding their engineering function by building out a standardized, automated drafting library to optimize drawing consistency and reduce manual design efforts across project teams.

Position Overview

The Senior Drafting Engineer / CAD Engineer will lead the creation, review, and standardization of technical drawings while taking full ownership of a parametric, iLogic-driven drafting library. Utilizing Autodesk Inventor's rule-based programming (iLogic) alongside iParts, iAssemblies, iFeatures, and Content Center standardization, the successful candidate will automate repetitive drawing workflows for core product lines.

This is not a purely execution-based drafting role. The ideal candidate possesses an automation mindset—proactively identifying repetitive drafting tasks and creating rules, templates, or library components to eliminate manual effort. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will establish CAD/drafting standards and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Design Automation & iLogic Development (Core Focus)

• Own the development, implementation, and maintenance of an Inventor-based design automation library using iLogic rules, forms, iParts, iAssemblies, and iFeatures.
• Write and test iLogic scripts to auto-generate models and drawings from parametric inputs (e.g., vessel diameter, shell length, nozzle layout, tube count).
• Standardize Content Center libraries and drawing templates (including title blocks, BOM/parts lists, and standard views) for company-wide implementation.
• Manage version control for library components to keep assets organized, accessible, and audit-ready.
• Continuously identify and eliminate repetitive or error-prone drafting tasks through proactive automation initiatives.

Drafting & Engineering Support

• Create, review, and modify detailed technical drawings, schematics, and general arrangement drawings for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, silos/hoppers, and conveying systems.
• Ensure strict compliance with ASME codes (Section VIII), customer specifications, and internal drafting standards.
• Produce and audit fabrication-ready drawings, including nozzle orientations, tube layouts, GD&T callouts, and welding symbols.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and QA/QC teams to ensure drawings are constructible and inspection-ready.

Quality, Mentorship & Standards

• Conduct quality reviews on drawing packages before official release.
• Maintain accurate documentation and revision control for all drawing files and library assets.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior drafters and CAD engineers regarding standards and automated tools.
• Report library development milestones and project progress to the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Technology, or a related field (Candidates holding a Diploma with a strong, demonstrated portfolio of iLogic/automation work will also be considered).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of drafting/CAD experience within mechanical or industrial fabrication (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, or bulk handling equipment highly preferred).
• iLogic Expertise: At least 2–3 years of hands-on experience specifically writing and deploying Autodesk Inventor iLogic rules.
• Library Management: Proven track record of developing and maintaining parametric design libraries (iParts, iAssemblies, iFeatures, Content Center).
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (required). AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience is an advantage.
• Codes & Standards: Solid working knowledge of ASME Section VIII and related fabrication standards.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of GD&T and welding symbols applied to fabrication drawings.
• Additional Tech Skills: Exposure to general scripting/programming (VB.NET, Python, VBA) or PDM/Vault automation is a plus.
• Leadership: Prior experience guiding, training, or mentoring junior team members is advantageous.

Skills

no additional skills required

Qualification

no additional qualifications required

Education

Bachelor Degree