CAD Engineer
On-sitePearland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Develop detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks to support manufacturing, repair, and service operations. Perform reverse engineering of O-OEM components by reviewing customer specifications, sample parts, and legacy documentation to generate accurate manufacturing and inspection drawings. Prepare drawing packages, bills of materials, and inspection record forms while ensuring correct input data, dimensions, tolerances, and standards are applied. Support production teams by generating shop-ready drawings, fixtures, and tooling designs, and interface with engineering, shop, quality, and field service teams to resolve drawing-related issues. Maintain organized drawing archives and ensure proper document control.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Drafting, or equivalent technical discipline
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and SolidWorks (3D) drafting and modeling
- Ability to perform basic reverse engineering using physical parts, hand measurement tools, and existing samples
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
- Strong focus on mechanical drafting and design
- Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and basic manufacturing processes
- Strong attention to detail and thoroughness
- Ability to work in a hands-on shop environment and interact with production personnel
- Good organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong initiative and desire to learn new skills and develop skillsets
- Demonstrated high personal productivity and motivation
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work with customers, shop, sales, vendors, and procurement personnel in a fast-paced environment
- Experience creating drawings for rotating equipment or industrial machinery
- Familiarity with turbomachinery parts and repair (aftermarket) work environment
- Experience supporting manufacturing or repair shops with production drawings
- Basic knowledge of materials, heat treatment, and machining processes
- Hands-on experience with laser trackers (Leica AT960, API Radian Pro), structured light scanning and portable CMM's (FARO/Romer arm)
- Knowledge of optical metrology software (Hexagon SpatialAnalyzer, Polyworks Inspector, FARO BuildIT Metrology)
- Familiarity with document control systems and drawing revision management
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with engineering, shop, quality, and procurement teams
- High level of personal productivity and ability to manage multiple design tasks in a fast-paced environment
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