Engineering Drawing Control Specialist - Irvine, CA
1 day ago
Job description
Our Culture
DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We're growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you'll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member's success.
Ready to do work that matters? Join us.
Position: Engineering Drawing Control Specialist
Location: Irvine, CA
Position Description:
The Engineering Drawing Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring the integrity, consistency, and compliance of all engineering drawings and CAD models prior to release. This role serves as the governing authority for drawing format, revision control, modeling methodology, and assembly structure standards across the organization. The position establishes and enforces company-wide CAD modeling standards, drawing conventions, revision schemes, and configuration control practices. This individual ensures that released documentation meets internal standards, contractual requirements, regulatory requirements (if applicable), and best industry practices. This role operates as an independent quality gate within the engineering release process.
Responsibilities:
Drawing Review & Release Control
- Review all engineering drawings prior to release for:
- Correct formatting and title block completion
- Appropriate drawing titles and descriptions
- Correct notes, callouts, and references
- Proper revision schemes and revision history documentation
- Accurate distribution statements and classification markings (if applicable)
- Compliance with company and contractual standards
- Verify drawing-to-model alignment and ensure 3D/2D consistency
- Confirm BOM accuracy and proper part numbering structure
- Ensure traceability of changes through formal revision control processes
- Serve as release authority for production-ready drawings
- Develop and maintain company-wide CAD modeling standards
- Define best practices for:
- Assembly structure hierarchy
- Part naming conventions
- File management and vault organization
- Parameterization and design intent capture
- Configuration and variant management
- Establish drawing templates and standard note libraries
- Maintain and publish CAD standards documentation
- Conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance
- Define revision control processes and workflows
- Ensure proper versioning and lifecycle states within PDM/PLM systems
- Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure proper documentation handoff
- Identify systemic modeling or documentation issues and implement corrective standards
- Train engineers and designers on CAD standards and release procedures
- Provide guidance on modeling best practices
- Recommend workflow improvements to reduce release errors
- Continuously refine standards to improve scalability and quality
- 5+ years' experience in mechanical design, CAD administration, or drawing control
- Deep understanding of engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5 or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of revision control and configuration management principles
- Advanced proficiency in at least one major CAD system (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, etc.)
- Experience working within PDM/PLM systems
- Demonstrated ability to create and enforce standards across teams
- Strong attention to detail and process discipline
- Ability to independently approve or reject engineering documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience building CAD standards from the ground up
- Experience in regulated industries (aerospace, defense, automotive, medical devices)
- Familiarity with ITAR / export control labeling requirements (if applicable)
- Experience defining part numbering schemas
- Experience auditing large CAD databases for compliance
- Leadership experience guiding multi-disciplinary engineering teams
- Understanding of manufacturing documentation needs.
- Associate's degree, technical certification, or apprenticeship in drafting, mechanical design, or related field preferred
- Relevant hands-on CAD and documentation experience is strongly valued.
- Equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education.
Travel: None required
Working Conditions: The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as general office environment or warehouse, to field testing environments.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to work in a standard office environment, using computer and other office equipment.
- Capability to travel to field sites, including manufacturing facilities, test sites, or operational environments.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally for handling technical equipment or documentation.
Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 annually
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits:
Our benefits are DZYNE'ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death and disability. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.
DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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