Drafter, CAD

Galvion LTD • Portsmouth, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Galvion is seeking an experienced CAD Drafter to join their Advanced Development Engineering team in Portsmouth, NH. This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented drafting professional responsible for converting engineering concepts, 3D CAD models, and design markups into accurate, production-ready documentation. The CAD Drafter will collaborate closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to create drawings and documentation essential for moving innovative products from engineering design to manufacturing and assembly.

Requirements

• Associate degree in CADD, Drafting Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of professional drafting experience, including mechanical manufacturing drawings and 2D cable/wiring harness documentation.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Working knowledge of PDM/PLM systems and engineering document control.
• Strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and wire harness/cable assembly documentation.
• Knowledge of connector callouts, pinouts, wire specifications, and BOM creation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, manufacturing-ready documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Arena PLM.
• Experience with Altium or similar electronics design-capture software.
• Experience supporting products that combine mechanical assemblies, electronics, cables, and wiring.
• Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, or advanced product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D mechanical manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly drawings from 3D CAD models.
• Develop 2D electrical interconnect documentation, including cable assemblies, wire harnesses, point-to-point wiring, and system/sub-system wiring diagrams.
• Apply dimensions, GD&T, wire specifications, pinouts, surface finishes, title blocks, and BOMs in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and company standards.
• Prepare clear documentation for manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and engineering review.
• Process ECOs and ECNs and maintain accurate drawing revisions.
• Work directly with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to interpret markups, clarify tolerances, verify wiring and pinout intent, and resolve drawing discrepancies.
• Maintain organized CAD libraries, cable and connector symbol libraries, and engineering documentation within PDM/PLM systems.
• Help maintain consistent drafting standards, templates, revision practices, and document-control processes.
• Identify documentation issues that could impact manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or product performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree