Senior Drawing Checker
Axiom Space · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 10+ years creating and checking manufacturing-ready engineering drawings to ASME Y14 standards.
- 10+ years of SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD experience producing models, assemblies, and drawings.
- Technical degree or CAD certification preferred (required if under 15 years of experience).
- 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.
- Experience improving drafting standards, templates, or documentation processes.