Drafting Engineer - Millwork & Cabinetry

Boutique Recruiting; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

CAD proficiency

Reading architectural drawings

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Bluebeam

SketchUp

AlphaCAM

Microvellum

Cabinet Vision

WoodWOP

Weeke

Router-CIM

Job description

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