Mechanical Drafter

Lorien; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lorien in Round Rock, Texas, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Drafter to design and document custom mechanical solutions for aerospace, defense, and government projects. The role involves close collaboration with customers, engineers, and contract manufacturers to deliver turnkey systems and detailed BOMs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of drafting/design experience, strong CREO/Pro/E/SolidWorks skills, and solid GD&T understanding, with readiness to travel up to 25% internationally and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of mechanical drafting/design experience.
• Strong CREO/Pro/E/SolidWorks skills and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with designing and documenting components and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Create custom mechanical drawings, designs, and BOMs.
• Design, model, and prototype components for test systems.
• Gather requirements and generate technical specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and external manufacturers.
• Support deployment of custom solutions.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Drafting experience

GD&T knowledge

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

CREO

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Drafter (BBBH2324888) Round Rock, Texas

Salary: USD35 - USD42 per hour

Overview

The team is seeking an experienced Mechanical Drafter to support custom engineering solutions that enable the integration of standard products into large-scale turnkey customer systems. The role works closely with customers, engineers, and contract manufacturers to design, document, and deploy custom mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create custom mechanical drawings, designs, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Design, model, and prototype mechanical components for test and measurement systems
• Gather requirements and generate technical specifications
• Collaborate with engineering teams and external manufacturers
• Support deployment of custom solutions
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics
• 5+ years of mechanical drafting/design experience
• 3-5 years of strong CREO experience
• Proficiency with CREO, Pro/E, and SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of GD&T and mechanical design principles
• Experience creating detailed drawings and design documentation
• Experience working with suppliers/manufacturers
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder (ITAR/DoD clearance eligible)

Preferred Qualifications

• Fixture and tooling design
• Thermal and stress analysis
• FMEA and RCCA methodologies
• Manufacturing processes (machining, stamping, extrusion, casting, sheet metal)
• ESD knowledge

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented with strong drafting skills
• Collaborative team player
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Comfortable managing projects from concept through completion
• Quick learner with a strong drive to succeed

This is a senior-level mechanical drafting/design role focused on aerospace, defense, and government projects. The strongest candidates will have substantial CREO experience, GD&T expertise, custom equipment/enclosure design experience, and the ability to work in an ITAR-regulated environment.