Computer Aided Designer II

Atec, Inc; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atec, Inc. is seeking a mechanical drafter/design engineer to develop clear, complete drawings from sketches, revise models per ECNs, and support product development for both new and legacy items.

You will work with engineering staff to ensure accuracy, adherence to standards, and proper documentation across multiple disciplines. The role involves creating assembly and detail drawings, BOMs, and schematics (electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic) while ensuring compliance with ISO9000 requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) or 3-8 years related experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, and/or DraftSight.
• AutoCAD experience is requested to assist intercompany efforts.

Responsibilities

• Mentor peers and review work as needed.
• Create final drawings and check dimensions, materials, and part relationships.
• Design new products and components with team members from brainstorming to concept development.
• Support intercompany design, documentation, and updates for new and legacy products.
• Adhere to ASME, ANSI, Mil-Std and internal Atec drawing standards.
• Review and update company standards and procedures.
• Process drawing changes based on ECN/SCN procedures.
• Read and create BOMs; provide clarifications as required.
• Develop electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and P&IDs with SME input.
• Utilize CAD tools to produce drawings across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Assist Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality and others to meet needs.
• Create charts for statistical data representation.
• Model and document finished designs from sketches and calculations.
• Review drawings for clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Support manufacturing to ensure design intent and integrity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Ensure ISO9000 compliance and report deviations to area manager.

Skills

CAD drafting

Technical drawing

ASME/ANSI standards

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree or 3-8 years related experience

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Electrical

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Job description

SUMMARY

Prepare clear, complete, and accurate working plans, complex assembly drawings, and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes, in conjunction with other engineering staff. Revise and update model and drawing files per engineering change procedures. Conceptualize new products, systems, and assist in the product development cycle, including support of legacy items.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

May mentor, provide guidance, and check peer work.

Make and review final drawings of proposed designs using computer-aided design equipment and software, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project.

Will design new products and components in conjunction with other team members, gathering information from brainstorming/development sessions and developing concepts for peer review.

May work on intercompany projects as required, supporting design, documentation, and updates of new and legacy products.

Must be familiar with and adhere to various ASME, ANSI, Mil-Std, and Atec internal drawing standards.

May be involved in reviewing, revising, updating, and training company standards and procedures.

Process drawing changes based on ECN’s, SCN’s, and/or other change notice procedures.

Be able to read, understand, and create BOMs (Bill of Materials); provide review/clarification as required.

Be able to read, understand, and create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, and P&IDs with SME input.

Utilize knowledge of various machine tools, engineering practices, trade practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings in a variety of engineering, architectural, environmental, electrical, and mechanical fields.

Support company efforts, working with Production, Technical Publication, Purchasing, Quality

Assurance, Marketing, and Purchasing groups as required to fulfill needs and activities.

Draw charts for representation of statistical data, as required.

Model and create documentation of finished designs from sketches, notes, calculations, and/or other forms of input, working closely with subject matter experts.

May review drawings produced by drafters and designers, checking for clarity, content, accuracy, style, and completeness.

May provide review of designs for manufacturability, and/or, support manufacturing as required to ensure design intent and integrity.

Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) equipment and software.

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Vital Link International Standards Organization (ISO9000) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

ISO9000 SPECIFIC DUTIES

Be familiar with and understand Vital Link Quality Policy and company objectives.

Understand required ISO9000 specific Procedures and Work Instructions.

Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.

Participate in Vital Link Continuous Improvement activities as appropriate.

Participate in ISO9000 training as required.

Cooperate with Auditors.

Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (AA) from two-year college or technical school; or 3-8 years related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.

Experience in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, and/or DraftSight required.

Experience in AutoCAD requested, to assist intercompany efforts.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

SolidWorks Professional certification (CSWP) encouraged; options include, but are not limited to, Mechanical Design, Model-based Design, API, Sheetmetal, Weldments, Surfacing, Drawing Tools, Mold Making, CAM, Simulation.

www.Atec.com Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Andrea Lopez at 281-276-2700.