Mechanical Drafter / Designer

Key Purpose of the Role

Alatas Americas is looking for an experienced Mechanical Drafter / Designer to join our Engineering team. You will take ownership of mechanical layouts, 3D models and production drawings, helping transform practical engineering challenges into safe, cost-effective and manufacturable solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create mechanical designs, equipment layouts, 3D models and detailed production drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design and document cost-effective mechanical parts and assemblies, working closely with colleagues across other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare clear test procedures and the supporting technical documentation required for Alatas Americas products.
• Take hands-on measurements and collect field data to support reverse engineering and repair projects.
• Contribute to the development of new products, improved production methods and practical engineering solutions.
• Support the Business Development team with technical input for bids and proposals.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, fabricators and other skilled trades in a fast-paced environment.

What we are looking for

• At least four years’ experience using SolidWorks for 3D modeling.
• At least four years’ experience developing 3D models and producing accurate 2D manufacturing drawings.
• At least four years’ experience in structural design and layout.
• Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to ANSI/ASME Y14.5.
• Experience in welding design to AWS D1.1 or substantial heavy structural design experience.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and industry standards, including ASME, API and AWS D1.1, together with classification society rules such as DNV and ABS.
• Strong communication, organization and technical documentation skills, with professional spoken and written English.

Useful additional experience

• PTC Creo or a comparable 3D CAD platform.
• Mathcad and product data management (PDM) systems.
• Crane systems, machinery construction, heavy equipment repair or related engineering environments.

Role Requirements

• You must be based in, or able to commute reliably within, the Houston, Texas area.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to successful background screening and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify.