CAD Drafter/Designer

Job Description Job Description

Thinkpath Engineering Services (TES) is looking for a CAD Drafter/Designer experienced in SolidWorks to support a manufacturing customer in Woodland, WA. This will be a 6 month contract position with potential to go direct following the contract.

Job Description

• Reviewing and managing legacy CAD models by incorporating Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Generating 2D material pattern cut files for composite production
• Creating 3D geometries for simple tools and fixtures
• Maintaining CAD data integrity to standards

Key Responsibilities

3D Modeling: Generate or modify detail-level 3D parts and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings using SolidWorks.

2D Patterns: Generate or modify 2D flat patterns for composite ply cutting to drafting standards.

CAD Data Management: Practice rigorous CAD file housekeeping and data management standards.

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses experience working in a manufacturing environment, has some experience with composites fabrication, can interpret engineering drawings, and has hands-on understanding of CAD document management

Software Proficiency: Experience using SolidWorks or other CAD software.

CAD Management: Experience managing CAD data structures, standard libraries, PDM workflows, or file organization systems.

Drawing Interpretation: Experience in reading and interpreting complex multi-view engineering drawings, assembly diagrams, and technical specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, Mechanical Design Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Practical experience in 3D surface modeling in SolidWorks.
• Practical experience in tool, template, or fixture design for composites manufacturing.
• Experience in ASME Y14.5 drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems integration

Company Description

Thinkpath Engineering Services, LLC (TES) has been a global leader in Engineering and Design Services since 1977. Headquartered in Miamisburg, OH, TES has additional offices in Columbus, IN; Tampa, FL; Marietta, GA and Toronto, ON.

TES provides the following engineering services:

Engineering Design and Drafting Services: Conceptual design, analysis, layout, form/fit and function analysis, drafting (including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Technical Data Packages (TDP) development as well as reverse engineering services

CAD Services: Includes parametric modeling, detailing, incorporation of ECNs into existing designs, BOM development, and conversion services between various CAD packages.

Technical Documentation: TES technical documentation team has the ability to author documents, incorporate engineering changes into existing documents, create illustrations and produce animations.

Contract and Direct Placement: Technical placement of engineers, designers, drafters, as well as additional technical professionals in various industries.

Company Description Thinkpath Engineering Services, LLC (TES) has been a global leader in Engineering and Design Services since 1977. Headquartered in Miamisburg, OH, TES has additional offices in Columbus, IN; Tampa, FL; Marietta, GA and Toronto, ON. TES provides the following engineering services: Engineering Design and Drafting Services: Conceptual design, analysis, layout, form/fit and function analysis, drafting (including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), Technical Data Packages (TDP) development as well as reverse engineering services CAD Services: Includes parametric modeling, detailing, incorporation of ECNs into existing designs, BOM development, and conversion services between various CAD packages. Technical Documentation: TES technical documentation team has the ability to author documents, incorporate engineering changes into existing documents, create illustrations and produce animations. Contract and Direct Placement: Technical placement of engineers, designers, drafters, as well as additional technical professionals in various industries.