Senior CAD Designer

Nabors Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior CAD Designer to lead advanced mechanical and structural design for new products and modifications to existing equipment. The role requires collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, vendors, and customers to deliver production-ready designs that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

You will mentor junior designers, enforce drafting standards, and support BOM creation, ECNs and configuration

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced mechanical and structural design for equipment.
• Ability to lead complex design projects and mentor junior designers.
• Familiarity with BOM creation, ECNs, and configuration management.
• Experience with drilling equipment and rotating systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mechanical and structural design initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet specs.
• Mentor junior designers and ensure drafting standards.
• Support product lifecycle activities including BOMs and ECNs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural design

Mentoring juniors

BOM creation

ECNs

Configuration management

Drafting standards

Job description

The Senior CAD Designer is a key technical contributor within the Engineering team, responsible for advanced mechanical and structural design for new products and modifications to existing equipment. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, vendors, and customers to produce high-quality, production ready designs that meet customer requirements and industry standards.
The Senior CAD Designer leads complex design efforts, mentors junior designers, ensures adherence to drafting standards, and supports product lifecycle activities including BOM creation, ECNs, and configuration management. Experience with drilling equipment, pipe handling systems, and rotating equipment—such as top drives, drawworks, catwalks, and hydraulic or mechanical wrench systems—is strongly preferred.