Position Title: Engineering Drawing Control Specialist
Location: Irvine, CA
Work Arrangement: On-site
Position SummaryThe Engineering Drawing Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring the integrity, consistency, and compliance of all engineering drawings and CAD models prior to release. This role serves as the governing authority for drawing format, revision control, modeling methodology, and assembly structure standards across the organization.
The position establishes and enforces company-wide CAD modeling standards, drawing conventions, revision schemes, and configuration control practices. This individual ensures that released documentation meets internal standards, contractual requirements, regulatory requirements (if applicable), and best industry practices.
This role operates as an independent quality gate within the engineering release process.
Required Duties and Responsibilities:Drawing Review & Release Control- Review all engineering drawings prior to release for:
- Correct formatting and title block completion
- Appropriate drawing titles and descriptions
- Correct notes, callouts, and references
- Proper revision schemes and revision history documentation
- Accurate distribution statements and classification markings (if applicable)
- Compliance with company and contractual standards
- Verify drawing-to-model alignment and ensure 3D/2D consistency
- Confirm BOM accuracy and proper part numbering structure
- Ensure traceability of changes through formal revision control processes
- Serve as release authority for production-ready drawings
CAD Standards Development & Enforcement- Develop and maintain company-wide CAD modeling standards
- Define best practices for:
- Assembly structure hierarchy
- Part naming conventions
- File management and vault organization
- Parameterization and design intent capture
- Configuration and variant management
- Establish drawing templates and standard note libraries
- Maintain and publish CAD standards documentation
- Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance
- Create and verify COTS and library parts
- Maintain engineering library
Configuration Management- Assist configuration management team
- Ensure proper versioning and lifecycle states within PDM/PLM systems on document release
- Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure proper documentation handoff
- Identify systemic modeling or documentation issues and implement corrective standards
- Recommend workflow improvements to reduce release errors
Training & Continuous Improvement- Train engineers and designers on CAD standards and release procedures
- Provide guidance on modeling best practices
- Continuously refine standards to improve scalability and quality
Required Skills/Qualifications:- 5+ years experience in mechanical design, CAD administration, or drawing control
- CSWP or CSWE certification
- Deep understanding of engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5 or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of revision control and configuration management principles
- Advanced proficiency in at least one major CAD system (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, etc.)
- Experience working within PDM/PLM systems
- Demonstrated ability to create and enforce standards across teams
- Strong attention to detail and process discipline
- Ability to independently approve or reject engineering documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:- Experience building CAD standards from the ground up
- Experience in regulated industries (aerospace, defense, automotive, medical devices)
- Familiarity with ITAR / export control labeling requirements (if applicable)
- Experience defining part numbering schemas
- Experience auditing large CAD databases for compliance
- Leadership experience guiding multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Understanding of manufacturing documentation needs.
Education: - Associate's degree, technical certification, or apprenticeship in drafting, mechanical design, or related field preferred
- Bachelor's degree not required
- Relevant hands-on CAD and documentation experience is strongly valued.
Clearance Level Required: None.
Export Control / ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms
Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Travel Required: Less Than 10%
Working Conditions:
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.
Salary: $121,000 - $158,000 annually
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits:Our benefits are DZYNE'ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
Some Final Notes The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand overtime as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!
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Pay Range: $121,000 - $158,000 per year
