Lead CAD Designer

Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast•Clute, TX

29d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The primary focus of this position is to develop detailed layout and assembly drawings via 3D/CAD (SolidWorks) in support of Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast's Assembly Solutions department. System designs must meet customer requirements, specifications, and manufacturing constraints based on the design intent communicated by the technical sales department and/or the customer. This position also serves as the department's SolidWorks license and PDM administrator and is accountable for ensuring drawing quality and design efficiency across the team. This position does not include direct personnel management responsibilities.

Requirements

Advanced education in drafting/design required
Minimum of 5 years SolidWorks experience required
3 years relevant CAD designing & drafting experience with fluid systems and sheet metal
Experience with tube routing, sheet metal, design tables/configurations & weldments
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with other designers and departments
Creates 3D models and layouts including mating surfaces, finding correct library parts, performing extrusions, creating assemblies, exploded view diagrams with BOM's
A self-starter and highly skilled SolidWorks designer capable of performing all design and SolidWorks modeling tasks required for delivering production-level drawings to purchasing and production departments with minimal direction or supervision from engineers and managers
Capable of producing customized designs and layouts with basic knowledge of technical applications, maintenance, operation, and clearance constraints
Advanced proficiency in using 3D modeling tools (SolidWorks required) including: Part and assembly files, Tube routing, sheet metal, and weldment features, Configurations and design tables
Advanced proficiency in using 2D drawing tools (SolidWorks required) including: Drawing files, Blocks
Working knowledge of SolidWorks PDM administration, including vault permissions, workflows, and data management
Strong knowledge of process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Working knowledge of quality system requirements as they apply to engineering drawings and documentation
Must be detail oriented
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field preferred
SolidWorks certifications preferred
Prior experience administering SolidWorks PDM (or comparable PDM/vault system) strongly preferred
Experience managing software licenses/seats in an engineering or design environment preferred

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for CAD processes, systems, standards, drawing quality, and design efficiency across the team
Coordinate directly with engineers, technical advisors, and customers to understand project requirements
Interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, process flow diagrams, specifications, bill of materials, and GA drawings with respect to customized packaged equipment system designs
Produce Approval Drawings using layouts and section views with BOM's, callouts, and dimensions
Create and modify library parts
Generate electronic P&IDs
Review scope documents and specifications for verification of design against the design intent and customer requirements
Demonstrate ability to execute designs on complex projects
Lead and conduct model reviews in accordance with department processes
Administer SolidWorks software licensing – manage seat allocation, activations/deactivations, renewals, and vendor coordination to ensure the design team has uninterrupted, cost-effective access to required tools
Manage the SolidWorks PDM (Product Data Management) system – own vault structure, file organization, user permissions, workflow states, and data integrity; serve as the primary point of contact for PDM issues and improvements
Ensure drawing compliance – audit and maintain drawings, models, and documentation to confirm alignment with the Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast quality system requirements and applicable standards
Maximize drawing efficiency – develop, document, and champion templates, design tables, standard library content, and best practices that reduce cycle time and improve consistency across the design team
Support the desired culture and work environment of the department
Any other responsibility as assigned by Swagelok Texas Mid-Coast