Mechanical Drafter

Insight Global; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Mechanical Drafter to support rapid development of advanced manufacturing equipment used in TRISO fuel production and microfluidic processing systems. Working with senior engineers, you will convert evolving concepts into clear, manufacturable drawing packages with strong SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T application.

The role focuses on creating detailed part, weldment, and assembly drawings, BOMs, and fabrication packs, ensuring manufacturability and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical drafting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience creating fabrication-ready drawings for machined, welded, and sheet metal components.
• Ability to convert engineering concepts into complete manufacturing drawing packages.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and fabrication processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert CAD models and sketches into clear, manufacturable drawing packages.
• Create detailed part, weldment, and assembly drawings, BOMs, and fabrication packs.
• Apply GD&T principles and proper tolerancing; manage revisions and docs.
• Support design reviews and rapid design iterations as equipment evolves.
• Identify manufacturability concerns before drawing release.
• Collaborate with senior engineers in a production-focused environment.

Skills

Mechanical drafting

GD&T

Fabrication-ready drawings

Drawing packages

Manufacturing methods

Documentation

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

• 5+ years of mechanical drafting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced SolidWorks experience.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience creating fabrication-ready drawings for machined, welded, and sheet metal components.
• Ability to convert engineering concepts into complete manufacturing drawing packages.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and fabrication processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Semiconductor, industrial automation, or custom machinery experience.
• Experience supporting production environments with rapidly evolving designs.
• Familiarity with revision control and engineering change processes.
• Ability to identify manufacturability improvements before drawing release.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Drafter to support the rapid development of advanced manufacturing equipment used in TRISO fuel production and microfluidic processing systems. Working closely with senior engineers, this individual will convert evolving concepts, CAD models, and engineering sketches into clear, accurate, and manufacturable drawing packages that enable efficient fabrication and assembly. The role requires strong SolidWorks proficiency and a practical understanding of machining, welding, fabrication, sheet metal, and manufacturing processes so that potential manufacturability concerns can be identified before drawings are released. Responsibilities include generating detailed part drawings, weldment drawings, assembly drawings, fabrication packages, and bills of material; applying GD&T principles and appropriate tolerancing practices; maintaining drawing revisions and engineering documentation; participating in design reviews; and supporting multiple rapid design iterations as equipment evolves. The ideal candidate comes from a production-focused environment where speed, accuracy, and practical manufacturing judgment are valued over lengthy documentation cycles and highly regulated approval processes.

Salary ranges from $40-55/hr and this will be on-site in ABQ, NM.