Lead CAD Drafter — SolidWorks Expert, Precision Drawings

ARA; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. in Madison, AL invites applications for a full-time Drafting Lead on-site.

The role focuses on creating and revising CAD drawings from sketches, ensuring conformance to ANSI Y14, and producing complete drawing packages for manufacturing. The ideal candidate has extensive SolidWorks experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with significant drafting experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM required.
• Knowledge of ANSI Y14 drawing standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop design drawings from sketches and specifications using CAD tools.
• Digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components and assemblies.
• Check drawings for conformance to design criteria, standards, and specs.
• Produce drawing packages including dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication details.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and production teams; prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

ANSI Y14 standards

Drawing package creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Manual lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting/Engineering

Associate’s Degree + 8+ years drafting

High School Diploma + 12+ years drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. in Madison, AL invites applications for a full-time Drafting Lead on-site.

The role focuses on creating and revising CAD drawings from sketches, ensuring conformance to ANSI Y14, and producing complete drawing packages for manufacturing. The ideal candidate has extensive SolidWorks experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineering and production teams.