Manufacturing CAD Designer

Murphy Machine Products, Inc; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Machine Products, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineer / Drafter to bridge customer designs and the CNC floor. You will create accurate process prints and manage engineering documentation to ensure seamless production of parts and assemblies.

Responsibilities include drafting 2D/3D drawings for CNC processes, maintaining revision control, and supporting NPI with clear tolerances. Collaboration with engineering and quality teams is essential for on-time, precise manufacturing.

Qualifications

• CAD software proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Knowledge of CNC machining and GD&T.
• Attention to detail to spot discrepancies in schematics.
• 1–3 years of drafting experience.
• Associate degree in Drafting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and update detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for CNC processes.
• Manage revision control for existing parts and documentation.
• Draft technical drawings for new parts during NPI with clear tolerances and materials.
• Maintain organized archives of engineering drawings, CAD files, vendor quotes, and BOM Routers.
• Collaborate with engineering to clarify drawing intent and adjust documentation based on feedback.
• Assist Quality Engineering in creating Quality Plans at the front end of the process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drafting experience

CNC machining

GD&T

Education

Associate degree in Drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineer / Drafter to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be the bridge between customer design concepts and the CNC machining floor. Your primary responsibility will be creating accurate process prints and maintaining the integrity of our engineering documentation to ensure seamless production of new and existing components.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Print Creation: Develop or update detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for CNC manufacturing processes, including operational sheets and setup diagrams.
• Engineering Documentation: Update and manage Revision Control for existing parts to ensure the shop floor is always working from the most current specifications.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Work alongside engineers to draft technical drawings for new parts, ensuring all tolerances and material specifications are clearly defined.
• Data Management: Maintain organized digital and physical archives of engineering drawings, CAD files, vendor quotes, and Routers (Bill of Materials).
• Shop Floor Support: Collaborate with engineering to clarify drawing intent and make real-time adjustments to documentation based on manufacturing feedback.
• Quality Engineering: Assist Quality Engineering creating Quality Plans on front end of process.

Why Join Us?

You will play a critical role in our production lifecycle, seeing your designs move directly from the screen to the machine. We offer a collaborative environment where technical precision is valued and rewarded.

Salary Info:

$50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor).
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Solid understanding of CNC machining processes, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot minor discrepancies in complex schematics that could lead to production errors.
• Experience: 1–3 years of drafting experience in a mechanical or manufacturing environment (preferred, not required).
• Education: Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience (preferred, not required).