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DRAFTER - SR. DRAFTER - Mechanical Drafter (CAD & GD&T)
Southwest Research InstituteSan Antonio, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Who We Are:
The Marine Structures & Engineering Section provides engineering R&D services for commercial and government customers. We design, analyze, fabricate, and commission pressure vessels of various types for land-based, subsea, manned, and unmanned purposes.
Objectives of this Role:
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
For benefits information at all other locations, click here .
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
The Marine Structures & Engineering Section provides engineering R&D services for commercial and government customers. We design, analyze, fabricate, and commission pressure vessels of various types for land-based, subsea, manned, and unmanned purposes.
Objectives of this Role:
- Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings and models for pressure vessels, structures, and mechanical systems.
- Apply ANSI Y14.5 GD&T standards to ensure parts are fully defined and manufacturable.
- Execute and maintain engineering change processes, including incorporation of redlines and revision control.
- Ensure drawings and models align with fabrication, inspection, and quality requirements. Apply ANSI Y14.5 GD&T standards to ensure parts are fully defined and manufacturable.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Work directly with engineers to clarify design intent and resolve technical questions.
- Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models using Creo and SolidWorks.
- Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and quality teams to resolve design and documentation issues.
Requirements:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or an Associates degree in Computer Aided Design or related field.
- 4+ years: Creating detailed mechanical drawings in a production or engineering environment.
- 4+ years: Proficiency in Creo and/or SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drawing generation.
- 2+ years: Familiarity with fabrication processes (machining, welding, inspection).
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
For benefits information at all other locations, click here .
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
Skills
GD&T
SolidWorks
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