CAD Drafter: SolidWorks & AutoCAD | ECN/Docs (Contract)

Advantage Technical; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafter / Documentation Change Specialist in State College, PA to support engineering documentation, drafting, and controlled change activities in a manufacturing setting. Primary tools include AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with focus on translating redlined drawings into finalized documentation and managing ECNs, BOMs, and configuration management.

The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, and other teams to ensure timely

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of documentation change management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using AutoCAD and SolidWorks for modeling and drafting.
• Experience creating and modifying mechanical and/or electromechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of documentation control, BOMs, ECNs, and configuration management.
• Experience with an ERP system such as Visual Manufacturing and PLM systems like Omnify or Agile.
• Experience with EPDM/PDM systems is preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and specifications and maintain technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and SolidWorks to create, revise, and maintain mechanical and electromechanical drawings.
• Translate redlined engineering drawings into accurate, finalized controlled documents.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments to support changes and timely release of controlled changes.
• Update engineering documentation and initiate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Partner with Production Engineering to incorporate changes and update documentation based on redlines.
• Create and update models, assemblies, drawings, and part configurations in SolidWorks.
• Maintain accurate documentation according to document control and configuration management procedures.
• Review and interpret drawings, BOMs, ECNs, and other technical documentation.
• Support drafting and documentation needs related to branding and other engineering projects.
• Manage multiple documentation and drafting priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical or engineering-related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Omnify PLM

Agile PLM

EPDM/PDM

ERP visual manufacturing

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking a detail-oriented CAD Drafter / Documentation Change Specialist in State College, PA to support engineering documentation, drafting, and controlled change activities in a manufacturing setting. Primary tools include AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with focus on translating redlined drawings into finalized documentation and managing ECNs, BOMs, and configuration management.

The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, and other teams to ensure timely