Drafter, CAD

Galvion LTD; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an experienced CAD Drafter to join the Advanced Development Engineering team on a contract basis. You will turn engineering concepts, 3D models, and markups into production‑ready drawings and documentation.

You’ll collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to create detailed 2D drawings, electrical interconnect docs, and BOMs, ensuring compliance with ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CADD, Drafting Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of professional drafting experience including mechanical manufacturing drawings and 2D cable/wiring harness documentation.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Working knowledge of PDM/PLM systems and engineering document control.
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and wire harness/cable assembly documentation.
• Knowledge of connector callouts, pinouts, wire specifications, and BOM creation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, manufacturing-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D mechanical manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly drawings from 3D CAD models.
• Develop 2D electrical interconnect documentation, including cable assemblies, wire harnesses, point-to-point wiring, and system/sub-system wiring diagrams.
• Apply dimensions, GD&T, wire specifications, pinouts, surface finishes, title blocks, and BOMs in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and company standards.
• Prepare clear documentation for manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and engineering review.
• Process ECOs and ECNs and maintain accurate drawing revisions.
• Work directly with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to interpret markups, clarify tolerances, verify wiring and pinout intent, and resolve drawing discrepancies.
• Maintain organized CAD libraries, cable and connector symbol libraries, and engineering documentation within PDM/PLM systems.
• Help maintain consistent drafting standards, templates, revision practices, and document‑control processes.
• Identify documentation issues that could impact manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or product performance.

Skills

CAD drafting

2D/3D CAD software

ASME Y14.5 & GD&T

PDM/PLM systems

electrical schematics

Education

Associate degree in CADD or Drafting Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

CAD Drafter

Location: Portsmouth, NH
Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday

Bring Engineering Designs to Life

Galvion is looking for an experienced CAD Drafter to join our Advanced Development Engineering team in Portsmouth, NH.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for a detail‑oriented drafting professional who can turn engineering concepts, 3D CAD models, and design markups into accurate, production‑ready documentation.

You’ll work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to create the drawings and documentation that enable innovative products to move from engineering design into manufacturing and assembly.

What You’ll Do

• Create detailed 2D mechanical manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly drawings from 3D CAD models.
• Develop 2D electrical interconnect documentation, including cable assemblies, wire harnesses, point‑to‑point wiring, and system/sub‑system wiring diagrams.
• Apply dimensions,GD&T, wire specifications, pinouts, surface finishes, title blocks, and BOMs in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and company standards.
• Prepare clear documentation for manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and engineering review.
• Process ECOs and ECNs and maintain accurate drawing revisions.
• Work directly with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to interpret markups, clarify tolerances, verify wiring and pinout intent, and resolve drawing discrepancies.
• Maintain organized CAD libraries, cable and connector symbol libraries, and engineering documentation within PDM/PLM systems.
• Help maintain consistent drafting standards, templates, revision practices, and document‑control processes.
• Identify documentation issues that could impact manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or product performance.

What You Bring

• Associate degree in CADD, Drafting Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of professional drafting experience, including mechanical manufacturing drawings and 2D cable/wiring harness documentation.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Working knowledge of PDM/PLM systems and engineering document control.
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and wire harness/cable assembly documentation.
• Knowledge of connector callouts, pinouts, wire specifications, and BOM creation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, manufacturing-ready documentation.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Arena PLM.
• Experience with Altium or similar electronics design‑capture software.
• Experience supporting products that combine mechanical assemblies, electronics, cables, and wiring.
• Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, or advanced product development environment.

Why This Role Matters

As a CAD Drafter at Galvion, you’ll play an important role in transforming engineering concepts into clear, accurate, and buildable product documentation.

Your work will directly support Mechanical and Electrical Engineers while helping manufacturing and assembly teams understand exactly how products are intended to be built.

If you enjoy solving technical documentation challenges, working closely with engineers, and taking ownership of high‑quality CAD deliverables, we’d like to hear from you.

Work Environment

• On‑site in Portsmouth, NH.
• Collaborative engineering environment with regular interaction with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Travel between Galvion facilities and occasional customer travel may be required, includingpotential international travel.

Galvion is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.