Mechanical Drafter – SolidWorks & Precision Equipment

ABGi; California; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABGi USA is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to join our client's engineering team in Sun Valley, California. You will create and maintain 2D drawings and 3D models, manage BOMs, and contribute to technical documentation in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

You will work under a Mechanical Designer, apply GD&T and tolerancing, translate concepts into production-ready drawings, and support ECOs while ensuring accuracy and buildability of parts and assemblies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SolidWorks drafting/design experience.
• Associate degree or technical certificate in mechanical drafting or related field.
• Solid understanding of drawing fundamentals, tolerancing, and GD&T basics.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain 2D/detail drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Translate concepts into production-ready drawings and models.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs and part/drawing numbering.
• Apply dimensioning, tolerancing, and GD&T conventions.
• Support ECOs and drawing revision control.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure clarity and buildability.
• Learn internal design methods and drafting standards; assist with additional engineering documentation as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Drafting

Technical certificate in Mechanical Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ABGi USA is recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for a Mechanical Drafter to join their engineering team in Sun Valley, California. Our client is an established global manufacturer and engineering organization specializing in advanced automated welding and precision industrial equipment. Their technology supports customers across highly technical industries, including aerospace, semiconductor, power generation, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturing.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Drafter who enjoys working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams and wants to continue developing their mechanical design expertise within a specialized technical environment.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Drafter will work closely with and provide direct support to a Mechanical Designer, assisting with the development and maintenance of mechanical drawings, 3D models, Bills of Materials, and engineering documentation.

The selected candidate will receive training on the company's specific design standards, drawing conventions, products, and internal workflows, with the opportunity to take on increased ownership as they become familiar with the organization's processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain 2D detail and assembly drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks

• Translate design concepts, redlines, and sketches into accurate, production-ready drawings and models

• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and part/drawing numbering

• Apply dimensioning, tolerancing, and basic GD&T conventions

• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and drawing/model revision control

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure drawings are clear, buildable, and inspection-ready

• Learn and progressively adopt internal design methodologies, drafting standards, and documentation processes

• Assist with additional engineering design and documentation needs as required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on SolidWorks drafting/design experience

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• Strong understanding of mechanical drawing fundamentals, including tolerancing, dimensioning, and interpreting engineering drawings

• Excellent attention to detail with a highly organized approach to documentation

• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative engineering team and taking direction from a senior designer

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, and/or welded assemblies

• Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems or drawing revision-control processes

• Experience or interest in welding, fabrication, industrial equipment, or precision manufacturing

Work Environment & Schedule

• Location: Sun Valley, CA

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

• Work Arrangement: 100% on-site

• This position requires regular presence at the client's Sun Valley facility; remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to join a highly technical engineering and manufacturing environment supporting specialized equipment used across demanding industries. You'll work directly alongside experienced engineering professionals, gain exposure to precision mechanical design and manufacturing, and have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as you develop expertise in the company's products and design processes.