Senior Drawing Checker

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Educational Reimbursement

PTO

Holiday Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Drawing Checker to drive drafting standards and the release process. The role is 100% onsite and focuses on accuracy, compliance with ASME Y14, and effective documentation.

You will review drawings and MBD data, validate GD&T, tolerances, and block/notes, ensure proper linking of 3D models, and mentor designers on best practices. Collaboration with engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years creating and checking manufacturing-ready drawings to ASME Y14 standards.
• Ten+ years of SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD experience producing models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Expert understanding of drawing deliverables, units, document properties, title blocks, and release documentation.
• Strong command of GD&T application and interpretation.
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast moving, ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated judgment and proactive problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience mentoring designers or engineers on drafting and documentation best practices.
• Familiarity with configuration management and release workflows.
• Ability to communicate clearly with cross functional engineering teams.
• Experience improving drafting standards, templates, or documentation processes.
• Technical degree or CAD certification preferred (required if under 15 years of experience).

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and MBD datasets for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASME Y14 and internal standards.
• Validate dimensions, GD&T, tolerances, notes, materials, finishes, and revision history for correctness and clarity.
• Ensure 3D models, drawings, and metadata are properly linked and meet configuration management and release requirements.
• Confirm title blocks, part numbers, drawing numbers, units, and document properties align with program standards.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between models and drawings before release.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to clarify requirements and implement corrections.
• Mentor team members on drafting best practices, GD&T, and documentation quality.
• Maintain and improve drawing standards, MBD guidelines, templates, and checking checklists.
• Support agile project management practices to improve visibility and throughput.
• Communicate status, risks, and quality issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Contribute to process improvements that reduce rework and enhance documentation quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

GD&T

SolidWorks

3D CAD

ASME Y14

Mentoring

Configuration management

Release workflows

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Documentation quality

Education

High School / GED

CAD certification

Job description

Senior Drawing Checker

Location

Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

3

Education

High School / GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$105,000.00-$136,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking aSenior Drawing Checker who will help drive continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and release processes. This position is located 100% onsite in Houston, TX.

Key Duties:

• Review engineering drawings and MBD datasets for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASME Y14 and internal standards.
• Validate dimensions, GD&T, tolerances, notes, materials, finishes, and revision history for correctness and clarity.
• Ensure 3D models, drawings, and metadata are properly linked and meet configuration management and release requirements.
• Confirm title blocks, part numbers, drawing numbers, units, and document properties align with program standards.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between models and drawings before release.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to clarify requirements and implement corrections.
• Mentor team members on drafting best practices, GD&T, and documentation quality.
• Maintain and improve drawing standards, MBD guidelines, templates, and checking checklists.
• Support agile project management practices to improve visibility and throughput.
• Communicate status, risks, and quality issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Contribute to process improvements that reduce rework and enhance documentation quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• 10 or more years creating and checking manufacturing ready engineering drawings to ASME Y14 standards.
• 10 or more years of SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD experience producing models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Expert understanding of drawing deliverables, units, document properties, title blocks, and release documentation.
• Strong command of GD&T application and interpretation.
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast moving, ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated judgment and proactive problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience mentoring designers or engineers on drafting and documentation best practices.
• Familiarity with configuration management and release workflows.
• Ability to communicate clearly with cross functional engineering teams.
• Experience improving drafting standards, templates, or documentation processes.
• Technical degree or CAD certification preferred (required if under 15 years of experience).

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits Package including:

• Major Medical and Hospitalization
• Vision Care
• Preventive Care
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Direct Deposit
• Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program

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