Senior Mechanical Drafter – CAD, BOM & Assembly

Advantage Technical; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account

AD&D Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Mechanical Drafter to support innovative engineering projects on a contract basis. You will create detailed 2D and 3D drawings, BOMs, and documentation while collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers and manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of drafting or design experience, strong CAD skills in CREO/Pro/E/SolidWorks, and a solid understanding of GD&T and fabrication methods.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Mechanical Drafting or Mechanical Design experience.
• Advanced proficiency with CREO, Pro/E, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, GD&T, fabrication methods, and design documentation.
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required for ITAR-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D mechanical drawings, models, assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using CAD software.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to develop custom-engineered products and system solutions.
• Design, model, and prototype mechanical components for industrial and test equipment applications.
• Gather project requirements and develop technical specifications and documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support fabrication and production processes.
• Apply GD&T principles and mechanical design standards to ensure drawing accuracy and manufacturability.
• Support project execution, product development, and engineering change activities.
• Travel up to 25% as needed to support project and customer requirements.

Skills

Drafting experience

CREO

SolidWorks

2D/3D CAD

GD&T

BOMs

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Mechatronics background

Tools

CREO

Pro/E

SolidWorks

Job description

Advantage Technical in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Mechanical Drafter to support innovative engineering projects on a contract basis. You will create detailed 2D and 3D drawings, BOMs, and documentation while collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers and manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of drafting or design experience, strong CAD skills in CREO/Pro/E/SolidWorks, and a solid understanding of GD&T and fabrication methods.