Sr. CAD Designer
Westminster · Dallas, TX · USD 83,000-97,000 · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Westminster · Dallas, TX
- Salary
- USD 83,000-97,000
About the role
- Alten Technology is seeking a Sr. CAD Designer to provide CAD drawing support throughout the product development lifecycle.
- The role involves generating, modifying, and maintaining product models, engineering drawings, and associated documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide CAD drawing support throughout the product development lifecycle using SolidWorks.
- Generate, modify, and maintain product models, engineering drawings, and associated documentation.
- Review CAD designs and drawings to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
- Manage and maintain mechanical digital design files and engineering drawings.
- Prepare, process, and incorporate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
- Input and manage hardware structures and associated documentation within Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
- Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with company and industry standards.
- Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to support product development and release activities.
Requirements
- Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a CAD Designer, CAD Drafter, or similar role.
- Proficiency in CAD software.
- Experience creating and modifying product models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and product specifications.
- Experience working with collaboration and workflow management tools such as Microsoft Teams, Confluence, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in deadline-driven environments.
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred qualifications
- SolidWorks experience strongly preferred.
Workplace
- Maintains a drug-free workplace.
Skills
- SolidWorks
- CAD
- Product Data Management (PDM)
- Microsoft Teams
- Confluence
- Jira