Sr. Design Drafter

Thermal Engineering International - Cerritos, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cerritos, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Design Drafter position at Thermal Engineering International is focused on the preparation of detailed drawings for component sub-assemblies, fabrication, and installation. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams and requires proficiency in CAD software to generate accurate Bill of Materials and shop drawings. The position is integral to ensuring that all designs meet technical standards and are ready for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review TEi technical standards and design requirements.
• Develop required general arrangement drawing, fabrication details and assembly drawings and full fabrication drawing packages.
• Prepare Bill of Material.
• Prepare changes (revisions) where applicable.
• Perform preliminary and final checking/rechecking to ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Interact with Engineering Manager, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, other Design/Drafting staff and Sales Department.
• Provide support to immediate supervisor, project engineers and design engineers within department.
• Perform other drafting duties as assigned and support other engineering departments when necessary.
• Provide training to new drafters.
• Provide services to automate the design to detail drawing effort.
• Interface with DCAP/Document Control Software.
• Attend project meetings, as necessary.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Be deadline driven and team oriented.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in an Engineering/Design related field.
• 5-8 years of Design Drafting Experience.
• Directly related work experience in drafting various types of pressure vessels and heat exchangers for power generation, process, petrochemical and refineries is a plus.
• Three (3) plus years of CAD mechanical design experience using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks/Inventor software.
• Good knowledge of the welding symbols and piping and fitting specifications.
• Experience in SolidWorks/Inventor is a plus.
• Certification in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or AutoCAD or Solid Works/Inventor design software is a plus.
• Proficient in Drafting: AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in SolidWorks/Inventor is a plus.
• Certification in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and/or AutoCAD or Solid Works/Inventor design software is a plus.