Drafter/Designer

Job Description

As a Drafter/Designer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of our drawings and documentation. You will use this hands-on experience to create and update drawings for assembly, welding, machining, electrical, and retrofit/rework projects using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. You will work closely with operations personnel, engineers, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update documentation, including drawings and bills of materials (BOMs), in accordance with industry and departmental standards.
• Advocate for safety and quality in all documentation, ensuring products meet stringent industry standards.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve producibility, reduce costs, and enhance product quality, then successfully translate those improvements into drawing updates.
• Communicate engineering design changes and updates with all internal stakeholders.
• Document all drawing changes in an Engineering Notice.
• Perform dimensional and tolerance calculations.
• Maintain compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE), and industry quality standards.
• Support QA/QC teams with audits and process development.
• Attend safety training and wear required safety equipment as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• One of the following:
  • Associate degree in Drafting Technology, two years of vocational training, or equivalent.
  • Five years of relevant experience in lieu of formal education.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Ability to report in person to the work location in Houston Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of hands-on experience in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Teamcenter and JD Edwards.
• Experience with ASME Y14.5 GD&T, engineering drawings, or wiring diagrams.
• Experience in assembly, welding, machining, or powder coating.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to suggest, adapt to, and implement changes in a fast-paced environment.

Why NOV

At NOV, we power the industry that powers the world. You’ll join a team dedicated to innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, where your ideas help drive performance and sustainability. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.