Zev Technologies Engineering Draftsman

SilencerCo•Herriman, UT

About The Position

The Engineering Draftsman position at Zev Technologies is responsible for creating accurate technical drawings and 3D models for product design, manufacturing, and documentation. This role supports engineers by transforming concepts, sketches, and specifications into detailed plans that guide production and quality control. The position demands accuracy and a deep familiarity with mechanical components. The role will report directly to the Director of Product Development. The Engineering Draftsman supports product development by creating, revising, and maintaining detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings for firearm components, assemblies, and accessories. This role works closely with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance to ensure drawings meet functional requirements, industry standards, and compliance regulations.

Requirements

5+ years in an engineering/draftsman position.
Accredited program completion / graduated from a trade design school and/or university.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with engineers, machinists, and test technicians.
Strong eye for detail and very organized when it comes to drawings that move smoothly from engineering to machining, require minimal revisions, and have good revision control parameters in place.
Ability to manage multiple programs, meeting tight deadlines in a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar platforms.
Ability to interpret complex drawings and assembly diagrams.
Understanding of steels, aluminum alloys, polymers, and heat-treat processes.
Familiarity with endurance testing, pressure testing, and safety validation.
Background in manufacturing, mechanical design, or product development.

Nice To Haves

shooting sports and/or defense industry experience is not required

Responsibilities

Produce error-free drawings with tight tolerances.
Identify design issues and propose manufacturable solutions.
Produce detailed 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings for firearm components, assemblies, and tooling.
Maintain drawing packages, revision histories, BOMs, and engineering change documentation.
Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to ensure manufacturability and repeatability.
Create accurate models of receivers, barrels, slides, triggers, bolts, and related mechanisms.
Collaborate with machinists and production engineers to ensure drawings align with machining capabilities and cost targets.
Ensure drawings meet internal quality standards and necessary compliance requirements.
Assist in preparing drawings and models for rapid prototyping and testing.
Work with R&D, Vendors, Supply Chain, and testing teams to refine designs based on performance data.