Posting/External Job Title
Senior Drawing Checker
Location
Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)
Remote/Onsite/Hybrid
100% Onsite
Job Type
Full-time
# of Hires Needed
3
Education
High School / GED
Travel
None
Security Clearance Required
None
Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)
$105,000.00-$136,000.00/yr
Position Introduction/Key Duties
Cimarron is seeking a
Senior Drawing Checker who will help drive continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and release processes. This position is located 100% onsite in Houston, TX.
Key Duties:- Review engineering drawings and MBD datasets for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASME Y14 and internal standards.
- Validate dimensions, GD&T, tolerances, notes, materials, finishes, and revision history for correctness and clarity.
- Ensure 3D models, drawings, and metadata are properly linked and meet configuration management and release requirements.
- Confirm title blocks, part numbers, drawing numbers, units, and document properties align with program standards.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies between models and drawings before release.
- Collaborate with designers and engineers to clarify requirements and implement corrections.
- Mentor team members on drafting best practices, GD&T, and documentation quality.
- Maintain and improve drawing standards, MBD guidelines, templates, and checking checklists.
- Support agile project management practices to improve visibility and throughput.
- Communicate status, risks, and quality issues to stakeholders and leadership.
- Contribute to process improvements that reduce rework and enhance documentation quality.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education
Required Skills, Experience, and Education:- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
- Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
- 10 or more years creating and checking manufacturing ready engineering drawings to ASME Y14 standards.
- 10 or more years of SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD experience producing models, assemblies, and drawings.
- Expert understanding of drawing deliverables, units, document properties, title blocks, and release documentation.
- Strong command of GD&T application and interpretation.
- Proven ability to work effectively in fast moving, ambiguous environments.
- Demonstrated judgment and proactive problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills with a track record of meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience mentoring designers or engineers on drafting and documentation best practices.
- Familiarity with configuration management and release workflows.
- Ability to communicate clearly with cross functional engineering teams.
- Experience improving drafting standards, templates, or documentation processes.
- Technical degree or CAD certification preferred (required if under 15 years of experience).
Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 - March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.
