How to hire a design checker

How to hire a design checker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step design checker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a design checker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new design checker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the design checker you need to hire. Certain design checker roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect design checker also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of design checkers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Design Checker	Description	Hourly rate
   Design Checker	Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.	$24-53
   Drafting Engineer	A Drafting Engineer designs and draws the blueprints needed to bring new concepts and products to life. There are three major types of drafting positions: mechanical drafters, electrical and electronics drafters, and architectural and civil drafters.	$17-34
   Draftsman	Draftsmen are professionals with expertise in computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) drawings. They perform similar tasks as architects, such as preparing CADD drawings... Show more	$14-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GD
   • Engineering Drawings
   • Creo
   • Aided Design
   • Engineering Design
   • Solidworks
   • Aerospace
   • Tolerance Analysis
   • Design Drawings
   • Windchill
   • PLM
   • Product Data Management
   • Auto CAD
   • ANSI

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and execute all aspects of tool design processes, development along with the build follow-up and delivery sign-off with customers.
   • Develop custom macros for SolidWorks to automate many redundant processes.
   • Verify PCB master drawing, schematics, and assembly drawings for accuracy and completeness.
   • Work with ASME, ANSI, JIS and PED standards.
   • Publish DRM per ASME and ANSI guidelines.
   • Co-Authore PCB fabrication specifications for PCB suppliers for all in house designs.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your design checker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A design checker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, design checkers' average salary in wyoming is 33% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level design checkers 55% less than senior-level design checkers.
   • Certifications. A design checker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a design checker's salary.

   Average design checker salary

   $75,126yearly

   $36.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level design checker salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a design checker job description

   A job description for a design checker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a design checker job description:

   Design checker job description example

   Examines engineering CAD models, drawings and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and sound design to prescribed standards and contractual requirements. Interprets applicable drawing standard requirements and assesses the quality of the technical backup data. Investigates errors and recommends solutions. Provides direction in the correction of errors in calculations, dimensions, and design specifications. Collaborates with program managers, engineers, drafters and designers. Exercises authority to reject incorrect documentation in terms of technical content, standards, and specifications. Supports Drafting/Drawing Standards and reference manual revisions.
   Direct Reports: Normally not applicable.
   Indirect Reports: Normally not applicable. Budget Responsibility: Not applicable.
   Revenue Responsibility: Not applicable.
   Problem Solving: Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations with supervision.
   Area of Impact: Restricted to own team or department.
   Nature of Impact: Directly impacts the quality of services provided by self or others.
   Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy and tact is a significant part of the job in the exchange of information within the department.
   Negotiation Skills: Limited negotiation required.
   Project Management: Project/Program team member.
   
   Required
   Strong knowledge of products and functional or technical area; good knowledge of engineering principles and practices in area of expertise. A thorough understanding of applicable ASME and MIL standards including but not limited to MIL-STD-31000, ASME Y14.2-2014, ANSI Y14.5, ASME Y14.24, ASME Y14.35 and ASME Y14.41 Skilled in the application and understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5M), broadly equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with the validation of tolerance stacks including impact of GD&T. Familiarity with common manufacturing practices and capabilities, experience supporting build events, both prototype and production. Good communication skills, common sense and the patience to explain drawing changes, standards requirements and represent documentation requirements at meetings etc. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with direct supervisors. Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and executing checking work while being sensitive to schedule. Able to perform other tasks, duties or special projects as assigned by direct supervisor or Department Manager. A proven track record of complying with company policies and procedures. Self-starter with the ability to take initiative. Good problem solving and organizational skills The ability to effectively check to and enforce strict compliance to the System Model and Drawing SOP's and Guidelines. Up-to-date knowledge with the latest available engineering technology in the technical field. As required, knowledgeable of complete manufacturing processes related to assigned product or functional area. Ability to identify, define, interpret, and resolve engineering problems involving conflicting design/contractual/policy or technical requirements across functional areas and with difficult coordination requirements. Ability to assist in the preparation of technical reports, papers, and presentations and deliver them in written and oral form to customers, industry leaders, and senior management. Ability to assist in the development of new and creative technical solutions to complex engineering problems.
   Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; plus, a minimum of 8 years of design experience plus 4 years as a checker; or 5 years as an engineer and 2 years as a checker. Requires 3D CADD modeling and drafting experience. Defense experience is a big plus.
   
   Preferred
   Possess technical knowledge and familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.
   Design experience with relevant applications in a defense environment. Requires the ability to analyze Models and Drawings to the SOP's and Guidelines utilizing Creo (recent experience required).
   Checking experience with relevant applications in a defense environment.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right design checker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with design checkers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit design checkers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your design checker job on Zippia to find and recruit design checker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with design checker candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new design checker

   Once you've decided on a perfect design checker candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new design checker. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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