SolidWorks Drafter & Product Data Specialist

Socket.dev; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Engineering Drafter to create detailed production and assembly drawings from 3D models and to maintain product data within the ERP system. The role emphasizes GD&T, accuracy, and collaboration with engineering, product development, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.

The candidate should have ~2+ years of drafting/engineering experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in SolidWorks and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related drafting, engineering, manufacturing, or technical experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, including creation of detailed part and assembly drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience entering, maintaining, or managing product and part information within an ERP, MRP, PDM, or similar business system.
• Ability to accurately create and maintain part numbers, product records, Bills of Material, and supporting technical data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing and data accuracy.
• Ability to solve practical technical problems and work through situations where limited information or standardization exists.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software, including Microsoft Excel or similar applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly document technical information and assist in the creation of product or installation instructions.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed part and assembly drawings from 3D solid models.
• Apply proper Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) practices to engineering drawings.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, manufacturability, and adherence to company standards.
• Create new products, parts, part numbers, assemblies, and related records within the ERP system.
• Enter and maintain accurate product and part information within the ERP system.
• Update existing ERP records as products, components, specifications, or other information changes.
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), component relationships, and supporting product information.
• Assist with costing of components, parts, and assemblies.
• Maintain engineering spreadsheets, documentation, and project information.
• Assist with writing, updating, and maintaining installation instructions, product instructions, and other technical documentation for new and existing products.
• Work with engineering, product, manufacturing, purchasing, and other departments to resolve drawing, product data, or technical documentation issues.
• Support new product development and existing product improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies, software, and processes that may improve engineering efficiency, documentation, or product development.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures and perform work in a safe and responsible manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Reading drawings

ERP data

BOM management

Excel

Attention to detail

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

PDM

PLM

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Engineering Drafter to create detailed production and assembly drawings from 3D models and to maintain product data within the ERP system. The role emphasizes GD&T, accuracy, and collaboration with engineering, product development, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.

The candidate should have ~2+ years of drafting/engineering experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in SolidWorks and Excel.