CAD Drafter

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a contract CAD Drafter to support a PDM implementation in Greenville, SC. The role focuses on redraws, data conditioning, and migration of legacy CAD data into SolidWorks, with emphasis on standards, naming, and retention.

Responsibilities include updating drawings, supporting ECRs, preparing data for migration, and ensuring CAD structures meet long-term traceability and compliance requirements during the 3+ month term and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in drafting or engineering tech.
• 3–5 years of CAD drafting experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings).
• Proficiency in CREO (parts, assemblies, drawings).
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Experience converting legacy CAD data (STEP) preferred.
• Automotive/electromechanical familiarity preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Redraw legacy FI components and assemblies in SolidWorks from STEP geometry.
• Generate and update drawings for components and productions in line with drafting standards.
• Support ECRs by implementing approved drawing/model changes.
• Prepare CAD data for migration and standardize file naming conventions.
• Align revision levels and verify drawing completeness and release readiness.
• Assist post-migration validation and fix failed/partial migrations.
• Enforce PDM standards for file structure, naming, and revision discipline.
• Review engineer drawings for compliance with formats and naming conventions.
• Rename CAD files to approved naming convention (e.g., JDE part number + revision).
• Ensure CAD data supports retention and long-term traceability.
• Support ECR routing and release readiness for CAD changes in PDM.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Document migration work and stabilization activities clearly.

Skills

CAD drafting

SolidWorks proficiency

CREO proficiency

PDM/PLM knowledge

Documentation/revision control

Engineering collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

SolidWorks PDM

STEP data conversion

Job description

Job Title:

CAD Drafter

Location:

Greenville, SC

Industry:

automotive manufacturing

Duration:

Full time/contract

Hours:

8am-5pm

Pay:

$35/hr

Job Overview:

Contract position – initial term of 3+ months, with potential extension based on project needs and workload.

The Contract CAD Drafter / PDM Support role is responsible for providing drafting and data-conditioning support during the implementation of Product Data Management (PDM) software and the migration of legacy CAD data into SolidWorks. This role is focused on executing redraws, enforcing drawing and file standards, supporting Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and ensuring CAD data is properly structured, named, and maintained to meet permanent corporate document retention requirements.

This position is execution- and process-focused and is not responsible for original product design decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Redraw legacy Fuel Injector (FI) components and assemblies in SolidWorks, converting from STEP-based geometry to SolidWorks-native models.
• Generate and update component, subassembly, and production-level drawings in accordance with established drafting standards.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) by implementing approved drawing and model changes
• Support the PDM implementation by preparing CAD data for migration, including:
• Standardizing file naming conventions
• Aligning revision levels
• Verifying drawing completeness and release readiness
• Assist with post-migration validation and cleanup activities, including repairing failed or partial file migrations and correcting reference or revision issues.
• Enforce PDM standards related to file structure, naming, and revision discipline.
• Review and edit engineer-generated drawings to ensure compliance with standardized formats, naming conventions, and revision practices.
• Rename existing CAD files to the approved naming convention (e.g., JDE part number plus revision level), as required.
• Ensure CAD data supports permanent retention requirements and long-term traceability.
• Support ECR routing and release readiness for CAD-related changes within the PDM system.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing as needed to resolve drawing or data issues.
• Maintain clear documentation of work completed during migration and stabilization phases.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of CAD drafting experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, and drawings).
• Proficiency in CREO (parts, assemblies, and drawings).
• Experience working with engineering drawings, BOMs, revision control, and change management processes.
• Experience supporting or working within a PDM/PLM system (SolidWorks PDM preferred).
• Prior experience converting or redrawing legacy CAD data (e.g., STEP or neutral file formats) preferred.
• Familiarity with automotive or electromechanical components preferred.
• Experience working under formal document retention and compliance requirements preferred.

**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time**

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire**