Greenfield Manufacturing Drafting Specialist

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a hands-on Specialist in Manufacturing Drafting to join our Physical Engineering Design team as we build a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The role blends strong technical drafting skills with practical on-site collaboration to support equipment design, sourcing, and commissioning.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, understands manufacturing processes, and can create CAD models, analyze fits and tolerances, and

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or AAS in mechanical-related field is required
• Ability to read and create technical drawings and schematics
• Experience in manufacturing process design and equipment integration
• Safety awareness and compliance knowledge for industrial settings
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and assemble manufacturing equipment and automation systems for use in a manufacturing facility
• Support installation and commissioning of process equipment, working with engineers to take projects from concept to operation
• Integrate equipment into facility process flow with broader engineering and manufacturing teams
• Participate in technical design reviews, supplier evaluations and compliance audits to relevant standards (ASTM, ISO)
• Create CAD models of proposed equipment designs
• Perform basic durability simulations and analyses to qualify designs
• Order and assemble equipment, perform testing for commissioning and ongoing operation
• Coordinate with EHS to ensure health, safety and environmental compliance
• Document work and follow change management procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Automation knowledge

Technical drawings

Spatial visualization

Process safety

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Professional apprenticeship program

AAS or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a hands-on Specialist in Manufacturing Drafting to join our Physical Engineering Design team as we build a new metal, alloy, and magnet-making facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The role blends strong technical drafting skills with practical on-site collaboration to support equipment design, sourcing, and commissioning.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, understands manufacturing processes, and can create CAD models, analyze fits and tolerances, and