AutoCAD Designer / Drafter

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At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are seeking an AutoCAD Designer / Drafter to support engineering, maintenance, and capital projects within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate, compliant technical documentation that supports safe, efficient, and compliant operations across production, utilities, and cleanroom facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an AutoCAD Designer / Drafter, you will partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Project teams to create and maintain high-quality technical drawings that reflect current site conditions and support ongoing improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, revising, and maintaining AutoCAD drawings such as:
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Equipment and facility layouts
  • Cleanroom layouts and classifications
  • Utility systems (purified water, clean steam, compressed air, HVAC, electrical, and instrumentation)
• Updating as-built drawings following equipment installation, upgrades, or facility modifications
• Managing drawing revisions, numbering, and changing histories within the site document management system (EDMS)
• Ensuring drawings align with cGMP, FDA, safety, and internal engineering standards
• Supporting validation activities, audits, and regulatory documentation in partnership with Quality Assurance
• Collaborating with engineers, maintenance teams, and project managers on capital and small-scale projects
• Conducting site walkdowns to verify existing conditions and dimensions
• Reviewing vendor and contractor drawings and coordinating required updates
• Supplying drawings for improvement projects, investigations, and safety enhancements

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
• 2–5+ years of AutoCAD experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment
• Strong ability to interpret and update mechanical, electrical, architectural, and piping drawings
• Experience working with P&IDs, equipment specifications, and utility schematics
• Working knowledge of building codes, piping standards, and industrial safety practices
• Strong attention to detail with a disciplined approach to document control

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other cGMP-regulated environments
• Familiarity with cleanroom design principles and pharmaceutical utility systems
• Exposure to 3D modeling tools such as AutoCAD 3D, Revit, or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of ISO, ASME, FDA, or ICH standards related to facilities and equipment

Skills That Set You Apart

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D required; 3D a plus)
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Clear communication and effective cross-functional collaboration
• Comfort supporting multiple projects simultaneously

Work Environment

This position supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and will include time spent in:

• Cleanrooms and controlled manufacturing areas
• Laboratories and mechanical rooms
• Utility and production spaces

Field verification activities may require PPE and adherence to site safety procedures.

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• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program 
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship  
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!  

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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