Drafting and Engineering Lead

Hughes Collective is pleased to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client.

Role: Drafting and Engineering Lead

Goodman Steel Ltd. Is a trusted name in steel fabrication, machining and engineering, providing custom steel solutions for industries like mining, construction, and manufacturing. They serve as a one‑stop shop for custom steel projects, from design and engineering to fabrication and machining. From providing complex structural components to highly customized solutions, they are known for delivering quality, innovation, and dependability – making them the preferred partner for major industry players.

With exciting growth ahead, Goodman Steel is strengthening its engineering team to enhance processes, improve efficiencies, and expand service offerings. A chance to join an established industry leader that provides long‑term stability, career development, and a supportive workplace culture where employees are valued and encouraged to grow.

As the Drafting and Engineering Lead, you will take on a hands‑on leadership role, leading a small drafting team, working closely with the shop, and supporting machining and fabrication driven design decisions. You’ll collaborate with leadership and production teams to keep designs aligned with how work is built, while providing light project coordination and supporting Goodman Steel’s design‑build work.

As the company continues to grow, this role gives you the opportunity to influence how drafting and engineering support fabrication and machining by improving communication, clarifying expectations, and helping teams work together more effectively. This role suits someone who enjoys mentoring others, staying close to the work, and seeing designs carried through to finished steel.

• Guide and support the daily work of engineers and drafters, offering mentorship and troubleshooting as needed.
• Review and contribute to engineering designs, fabrication plans, and machining processes, collaborating between departments to ensure smooth project flow.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices and processes.

• Lead assigned engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery, high quality standards and alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist with scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and risk assessments for current and upcoming jobs.
• Work cross‑functionally with fabrication, machining and leadership teams to drive operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and cost‑efficiency across engineering operations.

• Serve as a technical point of contact on projects, ensuring client needs align with their specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate closely with operations, leadership, and front‑line teams to meet project milestones and customer expectations.
• Participate in business development opportunities, including representing Goodman Steel at industry events like SIMSA.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, and best practices, applying this knowledge to continually improve production efficiency.

• Post‑secondary education in engineering, engineering technology, drafting, or a related technical discipline; mechanical or structural background preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in steel fabrication, machining, manufacturing, or fabrication‑driven design environments.
• Strong understanding of constructability, fabrication methods, and how design decisions impact shop execution.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or overseeing…