Drafting and Order Engineering Manager (PPG#337272)

Barton Staffing Solutions; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Drafting & Order Engineering Manager who is bilingual in Spanish and English to lead a hybrid team of onsite and remote professionals in Burr Ridge, IL. The role focuses on creating accurate fabrication drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation to support production and customer orders.

The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD skills, extensive manufacturing knowledge, and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of drafting or design experience in a manufacturing or custom fabrication environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Experience creating Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a hybrid team of onsite and remote drafting and order engineering professionals.
• Manage departmental workload, scheduling, staffing priorities, and performance evaluations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs focused on accuracy, productivity, turnaround time, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the preparation and review of concept drawings, fabrication drawings, approval submittals, as-built drawings, and BOMs.
• Review customer drawings, architectural plans, and specifications for manufacturability and ADA compliance.
• Ensure engineering documentation meets company quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Production to support orders and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Design Studio CPQ team to improve configurator functionality and product standardization.
• Identify opportunities to improve drafting processes and department efficiency.
• Support ERP, CAD automation, and digital workflow initiatives.
• Monitor drafting standards and design templates.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

AutoCAD

Project management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD Mechanical

BOMs

ERP/MRP systems

CPQ

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Burr Ridge, IL
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday 8am-4:30pm Onsite
Salary: $90,000–$105,000/year (Based on Experience)

Lead. Innovate. Improve.

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-quality commercial partitions and building products, is seeking an experienced Drafting & Order Engineering Manager-Bilingual Spanish/English to lead their Drafting and Order Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and collaborating across multiple departments.

Please note: this position requires you to work onsite, Monday-Friday.

In this role, you will oversee both an onsite & a hybrid team responsible for creating accurate fabrication drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), approval drawings, and engineering documentation that support production and customer orders. You'll serve as a key liaison between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and the Design Studio CPQ team to ensure projects move efficiently from order entry through manufacturing.

If you're an experienced leader with strong AutoCAD skills, manufacturing knowledge, and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a hybrid team of onsite and remote drafting and order engineering professionals.
• Manage departmental workload, scheduling, staffing priorities, and performance evaluations.
• Establish and monitor KPIs focused on accuracy, productivity, turnaround time, and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the preparation and review of:
  • Concept drawings
  • Fabrication drawings
  • Approval submittals
  • As-built drawings
  • Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Review customer drawings, architectural plans, and specifications for manufacturability, accuracy, and ADA compliance.
• Ensure engineering documentation meets company quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Partner closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Production to support customer orders and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with the Design Studio CPQ team to improve configurator functionality, workflow automation, and product standardization.
• Identify opportunities to improve drafting processes, engineering workflows, and department efficiency.
• Support ERP, CAD automation, and digital workflow initiatives.
• Monitor drafting standards, engineering documentation, and design templates.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives related to engineering and production.

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Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of drafting or design experience in a manufacturing or custom fabrication environment.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Experience creating Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of CPQ, configurator, or design automation platforms.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Previous experience leading hybrid or remote technical teams.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Mechanical
• Dynamic Blocks & Attribute Management
• BOM & Engineering Documentation
• ERP/MRP Systems
• CPQ / Product Configurator Software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• CAD Standards Management

Benefits

• Medical, D