CAD Engineering

We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD Designer / Drafter to support the ASME Outside Sourced Production (OSP) business by creating and maintaining accurate manufacturing drawings, models, bills of material, and controlled engineering documentation for pressure vessels and related products. This role reports to the Program Manager and works closely with the ASME Design Engineer, Project Manager, Quality, Sourcing, Operations, and external manufacturing partners.The CAD Designer will translate approved engineering requirements, customer specifications, and design inputs into clear, manufacturable SolidWorks models and drawings for carbon- and stainless-steel pressure vessels. The role will also support drawing release, revision control, supplier technical questions, PPAP and First Article Inspection documentation, and standardized drawing practices that enable the OSP model to scale efficiently.The ideal candidate is highly accurate, organized, and experienced in mechanical drafting for fabricated products. Success in this role requires strong SolidWorks capability, practical knowledge of manufacturing drawings and GD&T, disciplined configuration control, and the ability to work effectively with engineers, quality teams, and outside fabricators.ResponsibilitiesCreate and revise SolidWorks 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings for pressure vessels, tanks, components, weldments, and assemblies.Translate approved engineering calculations, customer specifications, sketches, redlines, and design inputs into accurate fabrication and assembly drawings under the direction of the ASME Design Engineer.Develop and maintain bills of material, weld details, nozzle orientations, dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, material callouts, and fabrication notes required for production.Prepare customer approval drawings, shop drawings, supplier drawing packages, standard-product drawings, and configured-to-order documentation for OSP projects.Manage drawing revisions, engineering changes, redlines, as-built updates, and document release requirements using established PDM/PLM and document-control processes.Coordinate with the Design Engineer, Project Manager, Quality, Sourcing, Operations, and OSP suppliers to resolve drawing questions and support on-time technical releases.Prepare ballooned drawings and support identification of critical characteristics, dimensional requirements, and inspection-plan inputs for PPAP and First Article Inspection activities.Partner with Quality to support inspection documentation, including dimensional layouts, inspection points, material requirements, weld/NDE notes, pressure-test notes, and required production records.Perform detailed drawing checks for completeness, dimensional consistency, BOM accuracy, drawing standards, revision status, and manufacturability before engineering approval and release.Maintain and improve standard drawing templates, model libraries, weld details, title blocks, design tables, checklists, and other reusable engineering content that improves OSP speed and consistency.Support continuous-improvement and digital-automation efforts, including configuration tools, drawing-data standardization, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools for documentation and checking while maintaining required human technical review.Critical Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesProficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, weldments, and production drawings is required.Strong mechanical drafting skills and ability to create clear, complete, and manufacturable engineering drawings.Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing practices; Ability to interpret engineering calculations, customer specifications, sketches, redlines, and technical requirements and accurately translate them into controlled drawings.Understanding of welded fabrication, sheet-metal and plate construction, formed heads, nozzles, flanges, machining, and pressure-vessel manufacturing processes preferred.Working knowledge of bills of material, part numbering, revision control, engineering change processes, and PDM/PLM document management.Familiarity with ASME Section VIII pressure-vessel drawing requirements preferred; Knowledge of pressure-vessel fabrication, materials, welding, NDE, pressure testing, and pipe/fitting geometry; Familiarity with PPAP, First Article Inspection, ballooned drawings, critical characteristics, and inspection-plan creation preferred.Strong attention to detail and ability to identify dimensional conflicts, missing requirements, drawing inconsistencies, and documentation gaps before release.Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, quality personnel, project management, sourcing, operations, and external fabricators.Practical problem-solving skills and willingness to support supplier RFIs, drawing clarifications, deviations, and production issues within defined engineering authority.Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and digital engineering tools; experience with ERP, PDM/PLM, or document-control systems preferred.Digital fluency, including responsible use of generative AI and automation tools to improve documentation, standard work, drawing checks, and workflow efficiency while maintaining technical verification.5% travel required.Desired Experience2-4 years of mechanical drafting, CAD design, or engineering-design support experience using SolidWorks in a manufacturing environment.Experience creating production drawings, assemblies, weldments, and bills of material for fabricated industrial equipment.Experience with pressure vessels, tanks, welded fabrication, process equipment, or similar engineered products preferred.Experience supporting engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, fabricators, or contract manufacturers through drawing release and production is preferred.Experience supporting PPAP, First Article Inspection, ballooned drawings, inspection plans, or quality documentation is preferred.Experience managing engineering changes, drawing revisions, controlled documents, and as-built updates preferred.Experience with PDM/PLM, ERP, quality, or engineering document-control systems preferred; Education & TrainingAssociate degree, technical diploma, or certificate in CAD, drafting, mechanical design, engineering technology, or a related field preferred. SolidWorks certification or formal GD&T training is preferred.Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time, Bernzomatic, Coleman (propane cylinders), CoMet, Elgen, Garden Weasel, General, HALO, Hawkeye, Level5 Tools, Mag Torch, NEXI, Pactool International, PowerCore, Ragasco, Well-X-Trol and XLite, among others.Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.