Senior Drawing Checker - GD&T & MBD Standards Lead

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

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.