Standard Motor Products · 14 hours ago
CAD Drafter / PDM - Contract
Greenville, SC
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expStandard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts. The Contract CAD Drafter / PDM Support role is responsible for providing drafting and data-conditioning support during the implementation of Product Data Management software and the migration of legacy CAD data into SolidWorks.
AutomotiveManufacturingWholesale
Responsibilities
Redraw legacy Fuel Injector (FI) components and assemblies in SolidWorks, converting from STEP-based geometry to SolidWorks-native models
Generate and update component, subassembly, and production-level drawings in accordance with established drafting standards
Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) by implementing approved drawing and model changes
Support the PDM implementation by preparing CAD data for migration, including:
Standardizing file naming conventions
Aligning revision levels
Verifying drawing completeness and release readiness
Assist with post-migration validation and cleanup activities, including repairing failed or partial file migrations and correcting reference or revision issues
Enforce PDM standards related to file structure, naming, and revision discipline
Review and edit engineer-generated drawings to ensure compliance with standardized formats, naming conventions, and revision practices
Rename existing CAD files to the approved naming convention (e.g., JDE part number plus revision level), as required
Ensure CAD data supports permanent retention requirements and long-term traceability
Support ECR routing and release readiness for CAD-related changes within the PDM system
Coordinate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing as needed to resolve drawing or data issues
Maintain clear documentation of work completed during migration and stabilization phases
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
3–5 years of CAD drafting experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, and drawings)
Proficiency in CREO (parts, assemblies, and drawings)
Experience working with engineering drawings, BOMs, revision control, and change management processes
Preferred
Experience supporting or working within a PDM/PLM system (SolidWorks PDM preferred)
Prior experience converting or redrawing legacy CAD data (e.g., STEP or neutral file formats)
Familiarity with automotive or electromechanical components
Experience working under formal document retention and compliance requirements
Company
Standard Motor Products
Standard Motor Products is an independent manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for motor vehicles.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2022-06-02Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Sills
CEO
Dale Burks
Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-15
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