Design and Drafting Checker II

Job Purpose:

Check and validate that Product Engineering drawings are accurate. Ensure they meet American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) guidelines, Smith & Wesson's drawing standards, rules and requirements. This includes all aspects of the drawing but not limited to: drawing title box, part material properties, drawing views, datums, tolerances, geometric dimensioning callouts, notes and revision control. Work with the Product Engineer to validate the drawing meets the design requirements. Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, including create, update, and modify designs for both solid models and drawings.

Pay Range: $50,720-$80,800

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.

• Check and validate Product Engineering CAD drawings.

• Extensive knowledge using SolidWorks 3D CAD software.

• Check drawings for all errors to ensure they meet ASME and S&W standards.

• Extensive Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.

• Use Microsoft Office tools: MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point

• Use various file management software.

• Use SAP to search and retrieve part information

• Interaction with all levels of management and employees to accomplish tasks leading to the creation/revision/checking of Smith & Wesson product drawings and other presentation documents and media.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes and how it relates to drawing requirements.

• Provide tutoring for all the CAD drafters to improve their skill levels.

• Be the gate keeper: Do not allow drawings to be released that do not meet S&W standards.

• Constant improvement is required. The next drawing is better than the last.

• Make basic Tool Design Drawings (during peak workloads as needed)

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• Validate solid model designs as requested.

DESIGN AND DRAFTING CHECKER

LEVEL II:

• Industry Job Code: DD19000005
  • Develops drawings of outer designs of products, complementing engineering, marketing, production and sales departments. Calculates dimensions of new products or product enhancements and estimates material needed. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• S&W Job Level Qualifications:
  • 15 Years or more experience preferred make drawings using CAD.
  • High Level drawing complexity.
  • High Level solid model complexity.
  • Middle Level Drafting Checking responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience, Competencies and Education
  • The ideal candidate would have an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • SolidWorks or major CAD software knowledge is required.
  • Tool Design knowledge and manufacturing processing experience is a plus.
  • A four year formal vocational high school degree of mechanical drafting (CAD), formal drawing/drafting degree or actual drawing/drafting experience is a plus.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  • Demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to perform all drafting tasks.
• REASONING ABILITY
  • With minimal supervision, demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems, interpret, resolving problems and issues using a variety of instructions or guides furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) SolidWorks experience preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The performance of this position normally requires exposure to typical manufacturing areas that under certain conditions may require the use of personal protective equipment such as Safety Glasses with Side Shields and hearing protection. Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining. Industrial lighting provided.

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Updated: 10/07/2026