Houston, Texas, USA
20 hours ago
Drafter Engineer

Summary: Create fabrication-ready bus bar and sheet metal designs using CAD tools to generate flat patterns, DXFs, and press brake programs.

Job Requirements

2+ years of drafting or CAD engineering experience in bus bar, sheet metal, or precision metal fabrication

Proficiency in SolidWorks (Sheet Metal module) and AutoCAD

Ability to create accurate flat patterns and DXF files

Experience with Amada press brake programming or comparable CNC press brakes

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications

Knowledge of forming characteristics of copper and aluminum

Preferred Skills

Direct experience in bus bar manufacturing

Experience with laser cutting systems

Experience with CNC punching systems

Familiarity with ISO 9001, PPAP, and first-article inspection processes

Knowledge of plating and finishing processes (tin, silver, anodizing, epoxy edge)

Job Responsibilities

Create and revise 2D/3D CAD models and drawings for bus bars and sheet metal components

Produce flat patterns and export DXF files for fabrication

Develop and maintain bend deductions and forming parameters for copper and aluminum parts

Program press brake operations (Amada or comparable CNC brakes) to meet print requirements

Review customer specifications and apply GD&T requirements to drawings and inspection features

Support manufacturing with drawing clarifications, revision control, and fabrication-ready documentation

Coordinate with fabrication and quality teams to support first-article and PPAP documentation as required

Incorporate plating/finishing requirements into design outputs and manufacturing documentation



Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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