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Draftaid
Go from 3D models to CAD drawings using AI
Senior Technical Drafter
$40K - $80K
Location
Mississauga, ON, CA / Mississauga, Ontario, CA / Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
6+ years
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Abdullah Elqabbany
Founder
About the role
Key Responsibilities
Create High-Quality Technical Drawings
Convert customer-provided 3D models or into detailed 2D drawings/MBD files compliant with ASME Y14.5, ISO GPS, or other customer standards.
Ensure accuracy in dimensions, tolerances (GD&T), annotations, and BOMs.
Develop Training Datasets for AI
Generate diverse, industry-specific technical drawings to train and improve DraftAid’s AI algorithms.
Collaborate with AI engineers to identify patterns, edge cases, and optimization opportunities.
Review & Validate AI-Generated Drawings
Audit outputs from DraftAid’s AI for compliance, clarity, and manufacturability.
Provide actionable feedback to refine the AI’s drafting logic, error detection, and standards adherence.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally
Work with engineering, QA, and AI teams to align drafting practices with customer needs and industry trends.
Document best practices and contribute to internal knowledge bases.
Quality Assurance
Perform rigorous checks to ensure drawings meet client specifications and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
3,000+ technical drawings created
over your career (portfolio required).
5+ years
in drafting, with preference for
automotive, aerospace, or high-precision manufacturing
.
Expertise in
CAD software
(SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, etc.).
Mastery of
GD&T
, ASME/ISO standards, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
Obsessive attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate feedback clearly (written/verbal).
Passion for innovation in technical drafting and AI technology.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience mentoring junior drafters.
Proficiency in CAD automation (a plus).
About the interview
Initial introduction (30 minutes)
Technical assessment (2 hours)
Cultural fit interview (1 hour)
About Draftaid
Draftaid
Founded:
2023
Team Size:
3
Status:
Active
Location:
Toronto, Canada
Founders
Mohammed Al-arnawoot
Founder
Abdullah Elqabbany
Founder
Tahsin Rahman
Founder