Mechanical Drafter/ Design Drafter

Required Skills & Experience

Associate's degree, technical degree, or equivalent drafting/design experience. 5+ years of mechanical drafting experience in a manufacturing environment. Advanced SolidWorks experience. Strong knowledge of GD&T principles and engineering drawing standards. Experience creating fabrication-ready drawings for machined, welded, and sheet metal components. Ability to convert engineering concepts into complete manufacturing drawing packages. Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and fabrication processes. Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Aerospace manufacturing experience. Machine shop, tooling, or fixture design experience. Semiconductor, industrial automation, or custom machinery experience. Experience supporting production environments with rapidly evolving designs. Familiarity with revision control and engineering change processes. Ability to identify manufacturability improvements before drawing release.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Drafter to support the rapid development of advanced manufacturing equipment used in TRISO fuel production and microfluidic processing systems. Working closely with senior engineers, this individual will convert evolving concepts, CAD models, and engineering sketches into clear, accurate, and manufacturable drawing packages that enable efficient fabrication and assembly. The role requires strong SolidWorks proficiency and a practical understanding of machining, welding, fabrication, sheet metal, and manufacturing processes so that potential manufacturability concerns can be identified before drawings are released. Responsibilities include generating detailed part drawings, weldment drawings, assembly drawings, fabrication packages, and bills of material; applying GD&T principles and appropriate tolerancing practices; maintaining drawing revisions and engineering documentation; participating in design reviews; and supporting multiple rapid design iterations as equipment evolves. The ideal candidate comes from a production-focused environment where speed, accuracy, and practical manufacturing judgment are valued over lengthy documentation cycles and highly regulated approval processes. Salary ranges from $40-55/hr and this will be on-site in ABQ, NM.