Designer / Sop Drawing Drafter

zekelman; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical & Dental Benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Zekelman Industries seeks a skilled Drafter / Shop Drawing Drafter for its Z Modular division in a hybrid role across Austin, TX (also in Chandler, AZ or Troy, MI). You will develop production-ready shop drawings and fabrication docs to support modular manufacturing projects.

You will collaborate with designers, engineers, production staff, and consultants to ensure accuracy and alignment with production requirements, turning concepts into production-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in design for manufacturing, fabrication, drafting, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or university degree in a related discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience producing shop drawings, construction details, and fabrication documentation.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills.
• Working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience with FrameCAD preferred.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, manufacturing processes, and production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops production-ready models and shop drawings for modular manufacturing operations.
• Creates drafting packages, exported drawings, and automation files to support fabrication processes.
• Adapts and develops modular details to address manufacturing requirements and production conditions.
• Reviews consultant drawings and identifies questions, conflicts, inconsistencies, and coordination issues.
• Collaborates with Senior Designers to support weekly production schedules and deliverables.
• Researches and develops new assemblies, products, and components to support innovation initiatives.
• Partners with shop trades during prototype phases to optimize constructability and manufacturing processes.
• Maintains accurate and organized project documentation to support production and project execution.
• Supports cross-functional teams by providing technical drafting expertise and design coordination.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Drafting

Modeling

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Revit

FrameCAD

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we built, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Drafter / Shop Drawing Drafter at Z Modular, you will play a key role in developing production-ready shop drawings and fabrication documentation that support the manufacturing of innovative modular construction projects. This position requires strong drafting and modeling skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across design and manufacturing teams, offering the opportunity to directly impact production efficiency and product quality.

You will collaborate with designers, engineers, manufacturing personnel, consultants, and shop trades to ensure drawings and documentation are accurate, coordinated, and aligned with production requirements. This is a hybrid role located in Austin, TX; Chandler, AZ; or Troy, MI.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about turning design concepts into production-ready solutions.

What You'll Do

• Develops production-ready models and shop drawings for modular manufacturing operations.
• Creates drafting packages, exported drawings, and automation files to support fabrication processes.
• Adapts and develops modular details to address manufacturing requirements and production conditions.
• Reviews consultant drawings and identifies questions, conflicts, inconsistencies, and coordination issues.
• Collaborates with Senior Designers to support weekly production schedules and deliverables.
• Researches and develops new assemblies, products, and components to support innovation initiatives.
• Partners with shop trades during prototype phases to optimize constructability and manufacturing processes.
• Maintains accurate and organized project documentation to support production and project execution.
• Supports cross-functional teams by providing technical drafting expertise and design coordination.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of experience in design for manufacturing, fabrication, drafting, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or university degree in a related discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience producing shop drawings, construction details, and fabrication documentation.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills.
• Working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience with FrameCAD preferred.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards, manufacturing processes, and production documentation.
• Ability to identify design conflicts, troubleshoot issues, and propose practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and time management skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

What You'll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Salary Range:

Additional compensation may include:

• Performance-based yearly merit increase
• Profit-sharing bonus opportunities

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.