Senior Mechanical Designer/Drafter (SolidWorks) - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Designer/Drafter (Contract)

Location: Hanover, MD

Work Schedule: 8am to 5pm

Work Environment: Hybrid (On Site Monday through Thursday; Remote Friday)
Company: [Confidential]
Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)

Job Summary

[Confidential] is seeking an experienced Senior Designer/Drafter to support an increase in project workload. In this role, you will focus primarily on creating detailed drawings from existing models while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Create and revise engineering drawings based on existing 3D models using SolidWorks
• Interpret drawing redlines and implement updates independently
• Collaborate closely with engineers and manufacturing teams for real-time design updates
• Ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with drafting standards
• Develop part and assembly-level models and drawings for mechanical systems
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI standards
• Select commercial off-the-shelf components as required
• Support manufacturability, assembly, and product quality requirements

Additional Responsibilities

• Adapt to frequently changing project scopes and requirements
• Maintain strong collaboration across multiple project teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• 7–10 years of CAD design experience
• Associate’s degree in drafting, design, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong expertise with Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks
• Proficiency in:
• • SolidWorks Routing
  • Sheet Metal
  • Weldments
  • Product Data Management (PDM)
• Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing processes (CNC, sheet metal, welding)
• Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 and GD&T standards
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain security clearance and pass a drug test
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be able to submit sample drawings

Preferred

• SolidWorks Advanced Parts and Assemblies Certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $33.00 – $56.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Benefits: Healthcare coverage included