CAD Designer/Drafter – SolidWorks ($65–80K CAD)
- Surrey, BC, Canada
$65,000 to $80,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $65,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3+ years of CAD drafting/design experience required
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
CAD Drafter (SolidWorks exp. req.)
Location: Langley, BC
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 CAD+ Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Company Medical Plan, 401(k) + match, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
CAD Drafter (SolidWorks exp. req.) Description
Our client, an established provider of engineered components and solutions for heavy industrial applications, is seeking a CAD Drafter to join their team in Langley, BC. This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong SolidWorks skills with an outgoing, customer-focused personality.
This is not a heads-down drafting role. In addition to developing technical drawings and 3D models, you’ll communicate directly with customers to understand their needs, discuss specifications, clarify technical details, and help turn real-world challenges into practical, manufacturable solutions.
The ideal candidate is technically sharp, naturally curious, and an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people. You’ll need the confidence to speak with customers, ask thoughtful questions, explain technical concepts clearly, and build strong working relationships with both internal teams and external clients.
CAD Drafter (SolidWorks exp. req.) Responsibilities
- Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks
- Translate customer requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs
- Communicate directly with customers regarding specifications, measurements, design details, and revisions
- Create and revise technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, and production teams on customer solutions
- Maintain BOMs, engineering documentation, and organized CAD files
- Apply GD&T principles and perform tolerance analysis
- Troubleshoot design and production issues
- Support continuous improvement of products and design processes
CAD Drafter (SolidWorks exp. req.) Qualifications
- 3+ years of CAD drafting/design experience required
- Strong SolidWorks proficiency required
- Industrial or manufacturing experience required
• Client-facing/customer-facing experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Experience working with the imperial measurement system required
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and revise 2D drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation in SolidWorks, translating customer requirements into accurate, manufacturable designs. Communicate with customers and collaborate with engineering, sales, and production teams to resolve design issues and improve products and processes.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of CAD drafting or design experience, strong SolidWorks proficiency, and industrial or manufacturing experience. Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience with imperial measurements; customer-facing experience is strongly preferred.
Skills
- SolidWorks
- CAD Drafting
- 2D Drawing
- 3D Modeling
- Manufacturable Design
- Customer Communication
- Technical Drawing
- Blueprints
- Schematics
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Engineering Documentation
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Tolerance Analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Imperial Measurements
- Continuous Improvement
Benefits
- Company Medical Plan
- 401(k) With Match
- Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Art & Design
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- SolidWorks
- CAD Drafting
- CAD Design
- 2D Drawings
- 3D Models
- Technical Drawings
- Blueprints
- Schematics
- Customer Requirements
- Manufacturable Designs
- Customer-Facing Communication
- Engineering
- Sales
- Production
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Engineering Documentation
- CAD Files
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Tolerance Analysis
- Industrial Applications
- Manufacturing
- Imperial Measurement System
- Troubleshooting
- Continuous Improvement