Lead CAD Designer

star communications; Richwood (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

PTO

Medical/Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast seeks an experienced SolidWorks Designer to develop detailed layouts and assemblies in 3D/CAD. You will manage SolidWorks licensing and PDM, ensure drawing quality, and coordinate with engineers and sales to meet customer needs.

This role requires leadership in CAD processes and a focus on design efficiency. The position emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and adherence to Swagelok quality standards while supporting complex projects without direct personnel management

Qualifications

• 5+ years SolidWorks experience required.
• 3 years CAD design with fluid systems and sheet metal.
• Experience with tube routing, sheet metal, weldments, and configurations.
• Experience administering SolidWorks PDM (or similar vault).
• Experience managing software licenses in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for CAD processes, standards, drawing quality, and efficiency across the team.
• Coordinate with engineers, technical staff, and customers to meet project requirements.
• Interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, process diagrams, BOMs, and GA drawings for customized designs.
• Produce approval drawings with layouts, sections, BOMs, callouts and dimensions.
• Administer SolidWorks licensing and PDM; manage access, workflows, and data integrity.
• Ensure drawings comply with quality systems and standards.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD design

PDM administration

3D modeling

2D drawing

P&IDs

team collaboration

detail oriented

MS Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams

Education

Advanced drafting/design education

Associate degree (related field)

SolidWorks certifications

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Position Summary

The primary focus of this position is to develop detailed layout and assembly drawings via 3D/CAD (SolidWorks) in support of Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast's Assembly Solutions department. System designs must meet customer requirements, specifications, and manufacturing constraints based on the design intent communicated by the technical sales department and/or the customer. This position also serves as the department's SolidWorks license and PDM administrator and is accountable for ensuring drawing quality and design efficiency across the team. This position does not include direct personnel management responsibilities.

Expectations

• Provide technical leadership for CAD processes, systems, standards, drawing quality, and design efficiency across the team
• Coordinate directly with engineers, technical advisors, and customers to understand project requirements
• Interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, process flow diagrams, specifications, bill of materials, and GA drawings with respect to customized packaged equipment system designs
• Produce Approval Drawings using layouts and section views with BOM's, callouts, and dimensions
• Create and modify library parts
• Generate electronic P&IDs
• Review scope documents and specifications for verification of design against the design intent and customer requirements
• Demonstrate ability to execute designs on complex projects
• Lead and conduct model reviews in accordance with department processes
• Administer SolidWorks software licensing – manage seat allocation, activations/deactivations, renewals, and vendor coordination to ensure the design team has uninterrupted, cost-effective access to required tools
• Manage the SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management) system – own vault structure, file organization, user permissions, workflow states, and data integrity; serve as the primary point of contact for PDM issues and improvements
• Ensure drawing compliance – audit and maintain drawings, models, and documentation to confirm alignment with the Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast quality system requirements and applicable standards
• Maximize drawing efficiency – develop, document, and champion templates, design tables, standard library content, and best practices that reduce cycle time and improve consistency across the design team
• Support the desired culture and work environment of the department
• Any other responsibility as assigned by Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast

Position Requirements

Education

• Advanced education in drafting/design required
• Associate degree in a related field preferred
• SolidWorks certifications preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years SolidWorks experience required
• 3 years relevant CAD designing & drafting experience with fluid systems and sheet metal
• Experience with tube routing, sheet metal, design tables/configurations & weldments
• Prior experience administering SolidWorks PDM (or comparable PDM/vault system) strongly preferred
• Experience managing software licenses/seats in an engineering or design environment preferred

Skills

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with other designers and departments
• Creates 3D models and layouts including mating surfaces, finding correct library parts, performing extrusions, creating assemblies, exploded view diagrams with BOM's
• A self-starter and highly skilled SolidWorks designer capable of performing all design and SolidWorks modeling tasks required for delivering production-level drawings to purchasing and production departments with minimal direction or supervision from engineers and managers
• Capable of producing customized designs and layouts with basic knowledge of technical applications, maintenance, operation, and clearance constraints
• Advanced proficiency in using 3D modeling tools (SolidWorks required) including:
  • Part and assembly files
  • Tube routing, sheet metal, and weldment features
  • Configurations and design tables
• Advanced proficiency in using 2D drawing tools (SolidWorks required) including:
  • Drawing files
  • Blocks
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks PDM administration, including vault permissions, workflows, and data management
• Strong knowledge of process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Working knowledge of quality system requirements as they apply to engineering drawings and documentation
• Must be detail oriented
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Scope of Position

Physical Requirements: Office environment. This position requires keyboarding and sitting for long periods of time.

Why Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast?

STMC offers a challenging, dynamic environment where innovation thrives. We provide opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement. Join our team and become part of an industry-leading company committed to providing top-tier fluid and gas handling solutions.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary plus company bonus plan
• PTO
• Medical/Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• A warm, collaborative culture with highly engaged associates
• A professional work environment with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful customer solutions

We Value Our Associates

At STMC, we know our success depends on the people behind it. We value associates who take pride in their work, support one another, look for ways to improve, and understand how their individual contribution affects our customers and the success of the entire team.

We are committed to providing an environment where associates can learn, contribute, grow, and be part of a team that takes pride in serving our customers and representing Swagelok quality every day.