Drafting & Order Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: ASI Accurate Partitions – Burr Ridge, IL
Address: 160 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Reports To: General Manager
Position SummaryDrafting & Order Engineering Manager
The Drafting & Order Engineering Manager oversees the daily operations of the drafting and order engineering department, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of fabrication drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), approval drawings, and customer order documentation.
This position plays a key leadership role between Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and the Design Studio CPQ team to ensure customer requirements are translated into efficient, manufacturable solutions while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, and responsiveness.
The role is responsible for managing a hybrid team of six employees, including three onsite and three remote team members, while supporting department performance, employee development, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines strong leadership abilities, advanced AutoCAD expertise, manufacturing knowledge, process improvement experience, and the ability to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish.
Key Responsibilities- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop onsite and remote drafting/order engineering personnel
- Manage team workload distribution, staffing priorities, scheduling, and performance evaluations
- Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing to maintain operational flexibility and consistency
- Establish departmental KPIs focused on accuracy, productivity, turnaround time, and customer service
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Drafting & Engineering Operations
- Oversee the preparation and revision of:
- Concept drawings
- Fabrication drawings
- Approval submittals
- As-built documentation
- Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Review customer drawings, architectural plans, and specifications for manufacturability, accuracy, and ADA compliance
- Ensure drawing packages and BOMs meet company standards and production requirements
- Support order accuracy and timely execution of customer projects
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to support daily operations and customer orders
- Collaborate with the Design Studio CPQ team on configurator enhancements, workflow automation, and product standardization initiatives
- Provide technical support during quoting, order review, and production planning activities
- Assist manufacturing teams with troubleshooting and design-related production issues
- Process Improvement & Systems Support
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve departmental responsiveness
- Support ERP, CAD automation, and digital workflow initiatives
- Monitor drafting standards, templates, dynamic blocks, and engineering documentation processes
- Track and analyze departmental performance metrics and implement corrective actions where necessary
- Support ongoing maintenance and enhancement of CPQ and design automation systems
- Quality & Compliance
- Maintain accuracy and consistency of engineering documentation and drafting standards
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and ADA guidelines
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives related to engineering or manufacturing issues
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of drafting/design experience in a manufacturing or custom fabrication environment
- 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Advanced AutoCAD / AutoCAD Mechanical proficiency
- Experience with BOM creation and manufacturing documentation
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required
- ERP/MRP system experience
- Experience with CPQ, configurator, or design automation platforms
- 3D modeling experience (Inventor or Solid Works)
- Experience leading hybrid or remote technical teams
- AutoCAD / AutoCAD Mechanical
- Dynamic Blocks & Attribute Management
- BOM & Engineering Documentation
- ERP/MRP Systems
- CPQ / Configurator Platforms
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CAD Standards Management
- Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 annually
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
ASI Accurate Partitions is a leading manufacturer of commercial restroom partition systems serving architectural, construction, and commercial building markets throughout North America. The company specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of high-quality restroom partition solutions for education, healthcare,…
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