Manufacturing Drafter

Noveon International•San Marcos, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Noveon is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Drafter to support its growing manufacturing operations. We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Drafter to support our manufacturing and parts production operations by creating detailed technical drawings, models, and production documentation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a manufacturing environment and can work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure accurate and efficient part designs.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Technical Certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
2–3 years of drafting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Proficient in SolidWorks for 2D and 3D drafting/modeling.
Can read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, or assembly.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with creating detailed drawings for sheet metal, machined parts, and complex welded assemblies.
Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) to ensure flawless manufacturing and assembly fitment.
Familiar with working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) or PDM/PLM document management software to track parts and engineering changes.
Background directly supporting production, manufacturing engineering, or prototyping teams to streamline assembly processes.
Acquainted utilizing, testing, or implementing AI-driven drafting tools, generative design features, or AI-based QA/QC markup software.
Possesses proactive interest in leveraging technology to automate repetitive drafting tasks, accelerate drawing reviews, and optimize overall throughput.
Familiar with creating SolidWorks macros, utilizing SolidWorks API, working with design automation tools (like DriveWorks), or writing simple automation scripts (e.g., Python, VBA) is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Interpreting engineering sketches, concepts, and specifications to develop precise 2D drawings and 3D models for manufactured parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
Creating comprehensive fabrication drawings, detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs), and clear work instructions.
Applying appropriate tolerances (GD&T) to ensure all drawings comply with company standards, manufacturing capabilities, and industry requirements.
Collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support production processes, prototype development, and product improvements.
Assisting in diagnosing and solving design and production issues related to fabricated or machined parts on the shop floor.
Managing drawing revisions and engineering change notices (ECNs) within the company documentation control systems to ensure data integrity.
Maintaining strict organization of CAD files, templates, and associated technical documentation.
Identifying opportunities to integrate AI tools and automated macros into our current SolidWorks workflows to eliminate repetitive tasks and improve design speed.
Partnering with the team to test, evaluate, and adopt emerging AI drafting technologies and continuous improvement initiatives to boost overall manufacturing efficiency.