CAD Drafter

Saicon; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon is seeking a CAD Drafter with SolidWorks experience to support our manufacturing engineering and operations teams in Woodland, WA. You will review legacy CAD models, implement ECOs, and generate 2D material patterns for composite production while creating 3D geometries for simple tools and fixtures.

The role emphasizes CAD data integrity, drawing interpretation, and hands-on CAD document management within a manufacturing environment, including familiarity with composites fabrication and

Qualifications

• SolidWorks proficiency and ability to modify 3D parts and assemblies.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with CAD data structures, libraries, and file organization systems.

Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling: generate or modify detail-level 3D parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• 2D Patterns: generate or modify 2D flat patterns for composite ply cutting per standards.
• CAD Data Management: maintain rigorous CAD file housekeeping and data management practices.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD data management

Drawing interpretation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Drafting

Tools

PDM workflows

ERP / PLM systems

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a CAD Drafter experienced in SolidWorks to support our manufacturing engineering and operations teams. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and managing legacy CAD models by incorporating Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Generating 2D material pattern cut files for composite production
• Creating 3D geometries for simple tools and fixtures
• Maintaining CAD data integrity to standards
• The ideal candidate possesses experience working in a manufacturing environment, has some experience with composites fabrication, can interpret engineering drawings, and has hands-on understanding of CAD document management

Key Responsibilities

• 3D Modeling: Generate or modify detail-level 3D parts and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• 2D Patterns: Generate or modify 2D flat patterns for composite ply cutting to LifePort drafting standards.
• CAD Data Management: Practice rigorous CAD file housekeeping and data management standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Software Proficiency: Experience using SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• CAD Management: Experience managing CAD data structures, standard libraries, PDM workflows, or file organization systems.
• Drawing Interpretation: Experience in reading and interpreting complex multi-view engineering drawings, assembly diagrams, and technical specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, Mechanical Design Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Practical experience in 3D surface modeling in SolidWorks.
• Practical experience in tool, template, or fixture design for composites manufacturing.
• Experience in ASME Y14.5 drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems integration