Lead CAD Drafter
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Job Location:
Sugar Land, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Systel Careers Lead CAD Drafter Sugar Land TX
Systels business is expanding and we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead CAD Drafter to join our design team. The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and produce precise technical drawings and models that support engineering and production requirements. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in CAD software ensuring accuracy consistency and compliance with industry standards.
Who You Are
A lead CAD drafter directs drafting efforts across multiple projects and teams ensuring efficiency consistency and compliance. They serve as the liaison between the design team and stakeholders managing technical outputs and enforcing company standards.
Responsibilities
About Systel
Rugged Compute Where Mission Meets Critical.
Founded in 1988 Systel Inc. is a leading manufacturer of rugged compute solutions with a relentless focus to support our customers and their missions. Our pedigree of capabilities spans numerous advanced platforms with thousands of successful deployments in the defense and commercial sectors. Systels rugged systems are designed and manufactured for continuous operation under the most extreme and austere environmental conditions. All of our products are proudly made in the USA in our headquarters in Sugar Land TX. We are AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
EEOC Statement
Systel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We ensure that hiring and advancement decisions are based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race religion color creed national origin disability age sex genetic information military status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check physical assessment if required.
For more information please visit .
Systels business is expanding and we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead CAD Drafter to join our design team. The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee and produce precise technical drawings and models that support engineering and production requirements. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in CAD software ensuring accuracy consistency and compliance with industry standards.
Who You Are
A lead CAD drafter directs drafting efforts across multiple projects and teams ensuring efficiency consistency and compliance. They serve as the liaison between the design team and stakeholders managing technical outputs and enforcing company standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed 2D and 3D drawings based on engineer specifications.
- Use CAD software to produce technical 2D and 3D drawings.
- Update and revise drawings to reflect design changes or corrections.
- Collaborate with project teams to meet design and functionality goals.
- Maintain drawing databases and ensure document version control.
- Verify drawing accuracy against project specifications and standards.
- Apply knowledge of materials and engineering techniques.
- Conduct quality control checks on design outputs. Prepare supporting documentation such as part lists or material specs.
- Lead drafting workflows and project assignments
- Review and approve drawing sets for accuracy and standards
- Develop and enforce CAD templates procedures and best practices
- Coordinate drawing schedules and resource allocation with project managers
- Mastery of CAD platforms and drafting methodologies
- Experience implementing and managing CAD standards
- Advanced project coordination and scheduling skills
- Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
- Experience with file management systems and digital version control
- Associate degree or higher in drafting/design or engineering-related field
- Technical certification from a recognized CAD training program may be accepted
- Autodesk Certified Professional or equivalent required
- 7 years of experience in CAD drafting and design
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a drafting environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Problem-solving and adaptability in project environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication
About Systel
Rugged Compute Where Mission Meets Critical.
Founded in 1988 Systel Inc. is a leading manufacturer of rugged compute solutions with a relentless focus to support our customers and their missions. Our pedigree of capabilities spans numerous advanced platforms with thousands of successful deployments in the defense and commercial sectors. Systels rugged systems are designed and manufactured for continuous operation under the most extreme and austere environmental conditions. All of our products are proudly made in the USA in our headquarters in Sugar Land TX. We are AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
EEOC Statement
Systel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We ensure that hiring and advancement decisions are based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race religion color creed national origin disability age sex genetic information military status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check physical assessment if required.
For more information please visit .
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Microstation
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Construction Experience
- CAD
- Detailing
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Autocad
- Geometry
- Revit
- Autodesk Inventor
