Senior CAD Designer — Drilling Equipment & Systems

Nabors Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries is seeking a Senior CAD Designer in Houston to lead advanced mechanical and structural modeling for new products and modifications. You will mentor junior designers, ensure ANSI Y14.5 compliance, and manage BOMs, ECNs, and assembly docs in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role requires 8+ years of design experience in oil & gas equipment, strong SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field with 8+ years of design experience; or
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology with 10+ years of design experience; or
• 15+ years of progressive design/drafting experience in oil & gas drilling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced mechanical and structural modeling using parametric 3D CAD software (SOLIDWORKS preferred).
• Develop and review detailed drawings for new products, enhancements, and field modifications in accordance with company and ANSI standards.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and assembly documentation.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T in accordance with ANSI Y14.5.
• Conduct design self-checks prior to engineering review.
• Review and approve drawings produced by other designers and drafters.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and Field Service teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and technical alignment.
• Coordinate work among 2–4 designers/drafters on complex projects and manage workload distribution.
• Mentor junior CAD Designers and provide technical training.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

ANSI Y14.5

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

15+ years oil & gas design/drafting experience

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

AutoCAD

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Nabors Industries is seeking a Senior CAD Designer in Houston to lead advanced mechanical and structural modeling for new products and modifications. You will mentor junior designers, ensure ANSI Y14.5 compliance, and manage BOMs, ECNs, and assembly docs in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role requires 8+ years of design experience in oil & gas equipment, strong SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.