CAD Designer/Engineer for Cabinets & Furniture

QA Group; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is looking for a skilled CAD Designer/Engineer to create custom cabinets and furniture. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in SolidWorks or Fusion 360, with a minimum of 5 years of CAD/CAM/CNC experience. You will work on producing accurate DWG and ANC files for CNC manufacturing, while collaborating closely with the team to ensure high-quality design output. This is a full-time on-site position in Kent, Washington.

Qualifications

• Ability to produce CNC-ready files (DWG, ANC, G-code preferred).
• Understanding of woodworking methods, joinery, and material specifications.
• Experience with production workflows, BOMs, and nesting optimization.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models for cabinets and furniture.
• Generate shop drawings, exploded views, and renderings for approval.
• Collaborate with the engineering and production team to refine designs.
• Ensure designs are optimized for accuracy, material efficiency, and structural integrity.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to refine designs.
• Maintain organized file management for ongoing and completed projects.

Skills

Proficiency in SolidWorks or Fusion 360

5+ years of CAD/CAM/CNC experience

Strong experience in cabinetry, furniture design, or woodworking

Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines

Strong communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CAM software

Job description

Overview

Position: CAD Designer / Engineer (Cabinets & Furniture) – On-site

Location: On-site

Hourly Rate: Competitive, based on experience and portfolio

We are seeking a skilled CAD Designer/Engineer with experience in custom cabinets and furniture design. The ideal candidate will be proficient in 2D and 3D CAD modeling, preferably using SolidWorks or Fusion 360, and capable of producing accurate DWG and ANC files ready for CNC manufacturing.

You will work closely with our team to turn design concepts and shop drawings into production-ready files, ensuring precision, efficiency, and manufacturability. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical knowledge of woodworking joinery and assembly, and the ability to optimize designs for production.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 2D and 3D CAD models for cabinets, furniture, and custom woodwork.


• Generate shop drawings, exploded views, and renderings for approval.


• Produce DWG and ANC files for CNC machining and manufacturing.


• Ensure all designs are optimized for accuracy, material efficiency, and structural integrity.


• Collaborate with the engineering and production team to refine designs as needed.


• Maintain organized file management for ongoing and completed projects.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Fusion 360 (required).


• 5+ years of CAD/CAM/CNC experience.


• 5+ years of management experience.


• Strong experience in cabinetry, furniture design, or woodworking.


• Ability to produce CNC-ready files (DWG, ANC, G-code preferred).


• Understanding of woodworking methods, joinery, and material specifications.


• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a remote team.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work with custom millwork, residential or commercial cabinetry.


• Experience with CAM software and CNC operations.


• Knowledge of production workflows, BOMs, and nesting optimization.


• Proficient in Outlook, Excel and able to be trained in our in house ERP system

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Manufacturing