Lead / Senior Draftsperson - Remote

Are you looking for your next step in your career? Or looking for a challenge to use your well honed SolidWorks skills?

We are an Australian leader in the design and manufacture of mechanical water control infrastructure. Our products are trusted across Australia and internationally, delivering innovative solutions that support sustainable water management and help protect the environment.

We're seeking a Lead Draftsperson to take ownership of our SolidWorks system and lead the AWMA drafting function, ensuring the creation of high-quality designs and drawings that bring AWMA's products to life.

The role can be worked primarily from home with regular visits to our head office in Cohuna (Northern Vic).

About the Role

As AWMA's Lead Draftsperson, you'll be the go-to person for all things SolidWorks. This role is central to maintaining the quality, consistency, and efficiency of our drafting work. While our designers create 3D models and 2D drawings, you'll provide leadership and support across both functions – focusing primarily on 2D detailing, drawing checks, and system oversight.

Objective:

To manage AWMA's SolidWorks system and lead the drafting function by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all drafting outputs. The Lead Draftsperson will act as the central point of support for designers and drafters, providing final checks before material ordering, standardising drafting practices and libraries, and driving continuous training and onboarding to maintain high-quality outcomes and support business growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining AWMA's SolidWorks system and libraries.
• Acting as the first point of contact for SolidWorks questions and design principles.
• Supporting the design process by conducting final-checks of drawings before material is ordered.
• Standardising library parts and ensuring drafting practices remain consistent.
• Leading continuous training and development for the drafting team.
• Supporting onboarding of new drafting/design staff.
• Driving process and system improvements that lead to efficient designing and drafting practices.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical drafting skills with leadership and systems thinking. You will bring:

• Minimum 10+ years experience in design and drafting in SolidWorks. (Long term work within the same business is highly advantageous)
• Strong understanding of SolidWorks (ability to make recommendations in system improvements)
• Excellent knowledge of drafting standards and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience checking and reviewing drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to support and mentor others.
• Experience managing CAD libraries or systems (preferred).

Our Culture:

At AWMA, we foster a culture of growth and well-being. With a team of over 80 dedicated professionals, we prioritise collaboration, learning, and support.

We believe in open communication, inclusivity, and creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Together, we drive success while focusing on the happiness and professional fulfilment of our team.

Why Join AWMA?

Impactful Work: Be part of a company making a real difference in creating sustainable solutions for our customers and the environment

Innovative Environment: Develop cutting-edge solutions while collaborating with a forward-thinking team.

Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment where you are valued for who you truly are, free from discrimination and harassment. Inclusion is a key value at AWMA.

More about AWMA:

AWMA's manufacturing standards are guided by a strong commitment to quality, health, safety, and environmental considerations, including accreditation to international ISO standards for safety, quality, and environment. AWMA recently won Australia's most prestigious manufacturing award for: "The Environmental Solution of the Year."

Enough about us—we want to know about you. If this role sounds interesting and you are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Thank you for your interest in AWMA Water Control Solutions—we look forward to hearing from you.

PS: Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.