Drafting Engineer

Boutique Recruiting; Elmhurst (IL); In loco; USD 37.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

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Boutique Recruiting is seeking a qualified Drafting Engineer to convert architectural concepts into production-ready millwork and cabinetry drawings. The role collaborates with drafting, project management, plant, and field teams to generate shop drawings, material takeoffs, cut lists, and set up CNC programming for accurate shop releases.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of drafting experience in commercial or residential millwork, strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Inventor), and a track record

Competenze

• 8–10 years in commercial/residential millwork drafting for production-ready drawings
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and technical specs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines
• Proficiency with CAD or comparable drafting software
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience considered in place of degree

Mansioni

• Develop production-ready shop drawings and revise submittal drawings based on redlines
• Prepare stock bills, cut lists, and material takeoffs for fabrication
• Program CNC machinery and release work orders to the shop
• Review drawings to determine optimal fabrication and installation solutions
• Complete architectural specifications and resolve missing project details
• Prepare RFIs and coordinate with PMs and architectural teams
• Organize project drawings and documentation

Conoscenze

CAD proficiency

Reading architectural drawings

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Inventor

Bluebeam

SketchUp

AlphaCAM

Microvellum

Cabinet Vision

WoodWOP

Weeke

Router-CIM

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Position Title: Drafting Engineer

Turn architectural concepts into production-ready solutions for a company that has been mastering custom millwork for more than a century. We are seeking a Drafting Engineer to support the drafting and production process for high-end architectural millwork and custom cabinetry projects. This role works closely with drafting, project management, plant, and field teams to develop shop and production drawings, prepare material takeoffs, create stock bills and cut lists, program CNC machinery, and release accurate work orders to the shop.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, deadline-driven problem solver with strong drafting skills and the ability to interpret architectural drawings and translate design intent into practical fabrication solutions. They are looking for someone who communicates well, works collaboratively, and has genuine curiosity about how things are built and how processes can be improved.

Pay Range: $27–$38/hour, DOE

Responsibilities

• Develop production-ready shop drawings and revise submittal drawings based on redlines
• Prepare stock bills, cut lists, and detailed material takeoffs for fabrication
• Program CNC machinery and support the accurate release of work orders to the shop
• Review architectural and shop drawings to determine optimal engineering solutions for fabrication and installation
• Complete architectural specifications and resolve missing or underdeveloped project details
• Prepare and submit RFIs while coordinating questions with project managers and architectural teams
• Organize architectural drawings, shop drawings, and other project-related documentation

Requirements

• 8-10 years working in a commercial or residential architectural millwork and custom cabinetry drafting and design department for production-ready drawings
• Strong experience with CAD or comparable professional drafting software
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet demanding project deadlines
• Proficiency with computers and Windows-based software
• High school diploma or equivalent required, with relevant experience considered in place of a degree
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience creating bills of material, stock bills, cut lists, and material takeoffs
• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, Bluebeam, SketchUp, AlphaCAM, or similar drafting platforms
• Experience with Microvellum or Cabinet Vision
• CNC programming experience, including WoodWOP, Weeke, or similar systems
• Experience with Router-CIM
• Hands-on knowledge of architectural millwork or custom cabinetry fabrication and installation

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% employer match
• PTO
• Paid company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• $5k sign-on plus $5000 in expense reimbursement, 10k total