Sr. Drafter

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At iRhythm youll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day we collaborate create and constantly reimagine whats possible. We think big and move fast driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health our company and your career

About This Role:

Role Summary

Were seeking a Senior Mechanical Drafter with PDM administration experience to create and maintain high-quality CAD models and manufacturing documentation for regulated medical device products. This role is hands-on in SolidWorks heavy in GD&T and closely partnered with Engineering Quality Manufacturing and external vendors. Success requires excellent communication time management and ownership including disciplined document/revision control strong follow-through and the ability to support multiple concurrent priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting / CAD Documentation

• Create and maintain SolidWorks part/assembly models and 2D drawings (components sub-assemblies top-level).
• Apply and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5 (and/or ISO GPS) to support functional requirements and manufacturability.
• Produce complete drawing packages including dimensions/tolerances notes surface finish materials assembly details and BOMs.
• Generate inspection/FAI-ready documentation and identify CTQ features.
• Specify and document materials and manufacturing requirements with medical-device considerations (cleanliness corrosion sterilization compatibility etc.).
• Document required post-processing steps (e.g. deburr passivation anodize electropolish heat treat coatings cleaning marking/laser etch additive post-processing as applicable).

Inspection / Metrology Collaboration

• Partner with Quality/Inspection to support measurement strategy (datum schemes gaging concepts CMM/optical measurement considerations).
• Drive resolution of drawing/inspection discrepancies with clear documentation and cross-functional alignment.

Document & Revision Control (Must-Have)

• Own drawing/configuration accuracy and ensure disciplined Document/Revision Control.
• Execute ECO/ECN changes redlines revision histories and configuration control using PDM/PLM tools.
• Ensure the correct released revision is used internally and externally (manufacturing/suppliers).

Purchasing External Vendor Coordination

• Support purchasing activities for prototypes tooling and outsourced fabrication/finishing as needed.
• Communicate directly with external vendors/suppliers to request quotes (RFQs) clarify requirements coordinate lead times and resolve print/model questions.
• Track vendor deliverables and proactively escalate risks to schedule cost quality or scope.

PDM Administrator (Component Library Ownership)

• Serve as PDM Admin for SolidWorks PDM (or similar) helping maintain the system to support engineering release and collaboration.
• Maintain and govern the approved component library (standard hardware purchased parts common subcomponents):
  • Ensure accurate metadata part numbering configurations descriptions and lifecycle states
  • Prevent duplicates drive standardization and improve reuse
  • Maintain templates and referenced models/drawings for consistent releases
• Support vault structure workflows permissions (as applicable) and user best practices/training in partnership with Engineering/IT.

Drafting Standards (Organizational Owner)

• Develop maintain and enforce organizational drafting standards including:
  • Drawing templates title blocks revision blocks notes and general practices
  • GD&T conventions datum strategy guidelines and inspection drawing expectations
  • Line fonts layers formatting and release requirements
• Audit drawings for compliance and lead continuous improvement of documentation quality and consistency across teams.

Soft Skills / Operational Excellence (Emphasis)

• Manage multiple priorities with strong time management and predictable execution.
• Communicate clearly and professionally (written and verbal) with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Demonstrate ownership: close loops keep stakeholders informed and flag risks early.
• Mentor junior drafters and elevate drafting quality across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years mechanical drafting experience preferably in medical devices or another regulated industry.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (parts assemblies drawings configurations).
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance practices.
• Practical experience supporting inspection/metrology needs (datums measurement methods inspection readiness).
• Working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes plus finishing/post-processing.
• Document/Revision Control experience is required (ECO/ECN process controlled releases configuration management).
• Experience working with PDM/PLM systems; ability to maintain structured data and drive standardization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage vendor interactions with professionalism and clarity.

Preferred Qualifications

• SolidWorks PDM Admin experience (vault/workflow governance templates lifecycle states permissions).
• Experience in ISO 13485 and/or FDA 21 CFR 820 environments (DHF/DMR familiarity a plus).
• Experience ordering prototypes/tooling RFQs and supplier coordination for build readiness.

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About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect predict and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care iRhythms vision is to deliver better data better insights and better health for all.

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