Mechanical Drafter

Find Great People | FGP; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP is seeking a Mechanical Drafter in Greenville to transform engineering concepts into fabrication-ready documentation. You’ll work closely with engineering, project management, purchasing, and manufacturing to ensure accurate drawings and seamless production.

Ideal candidates have SolidWorks experience, BOM expertise, and a track record of delivering clear, production-focused documentation while supporting continuous improvement across drafting standards and processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Drafter or similar drafting role.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and production documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and fabrication practices.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed manufacturing, fabrication, and installation drawings in SolidWorks.
• Convert engineering drawings into production-ready documentation.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Prepare manufacturing packages and installation documentation.
• Break projects into components, assemblies and requirements.
• Verify materials and specs before production release.
• Maintain technical documentation per drafting standards.
• Support production with revisions and documentation updates.
• Collaborate with engineering, PM, purchasing and manufacturing throughout the project lifecycle.
• Help drive drafting standards and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Mechanical drafting

BOM management

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Technical drafting education

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Do you enjoy transforming engineering concepts into detailed manufacturing documentation and want to play a key role in bringing custom-engineered products to life? If so, this role is perfect for you!

Our client is a growing manufacturer of custom-engineered industrial enclosures, modular structures, and specialty fabricated systems used in demanding industrial and commercial environments throughout North America.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join their Greenville team. This individual will play a critical role in transforming engineering concepts into fabrication-ready manufacturing documentation that supports custom projects from design through production.

This is more than a traditional drafting role. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, project management, purchasing, and manufacturing teams while helping ensure projects are accurately documented, successfully fabricated, and efficiently installed. As the team grows, this position offers the opportunity to take increasing ownership of projects and potentially grow into a lead drafting role.

What You'll Do

• Create detailed manufacturing, fabrication, and installation drawings using SolidWorks.


• Convert engineering and approval drawings into production-ready documentation.


• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).


• Prepare manufacturing packages, fabrication drawings, and installation documentation.


• Break complex projects into individual components, assemblies, and manufacturing requirements.


• Verify materials, hardware, electrical components, finishes, and project specifications before production release.


• Create and maintain technical documentation in accordance with company drafting standards.


• Support production teams by providing drawing revisions and technical documentation updates as needed.


• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, purchasing, and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to drafting standards, manufacturing efficiency, and engineering documentation.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Drafter, CAD Drafter, Design Drafter, Production Drafter, or similar technical drafting role.


• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.


• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and production documentation.


• Experience developing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and fabrication practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical drafting education, CAD training, or equivalent industry experience.


• Experience supporting manufacturing or fabrication operations.


• Experience creating fabrication drawings and installation documentation.


• Knowledge of welding, forming, assembly, and manufacturing processes.


• Experience creating laser cutting files.


• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit.

Who Thrives Here?

• Takes ownership of their work and follows projects through to production.


• Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions.


• Is naturally curious and asks questions.


• Enjoys working with both engineering and manufacturing teams.


• Thinks beyond the drawing and understands how products are built, assembled, and installed.


• Communicates proactively and collaborates effectively across departments.


• Wants to grow within a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing engineering team supporting expanding U.S. operations.


• Work on custom projects rather than repetitive production work.


• Collaborate directly with engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams.


• See your drawings become real-world products manufactured on-site.


• Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from design through fabrication and installation.


• Opportunity for long-term growth and increased responsibility as the organization continues to expand.

Ideal Industry Backgrounds

Candidates from the following industries are encouraged to apply: