CAD Production Drafter Engineer Custom Cabinetry Millwork
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Product Engineer
CAD Production Drafter / Engineer – Custom Cabinetry & Millwork
Location: Newark, NJ (Onsite)
Salary: $80,000–$120,000
Schedule:
- Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday:
Winter – until 12:00 PM | Summer – until 1:00 PM
We are seeking a CAD Production Drafter / Engineer to support custom cabinetry and millwork production. This role is responsible for producing accurate technical drawings, 3D models, part breakdowns, and CNC-ready files that translate design intent into production-ready components.
You will serve as a key technical link between design, engineering, and the production floor
, working closely with project managers, CNC operators, and fabrication teams to ensure precision, feasibility, and efficiency throughout the production process.
- Prepare detailed shop drawings, part lists, and technical documentation based on architectural plans, field measurements, and sketches
- Create and manage CNC-ready files
, including DXF files, nested panel layouts, and toolpath-ready outputs - Translate complex custom cabinetry and millwork designs into accurate, buildable components
- Collaborate with project managers, production leads, and CNC operators to ensure drawings align with manufacturing capabilities
- Specify cabinetry hardware and accessories using industry‑standard systems
- Maintain and update drawing libraries, part libraries, and drafting standards
- Participate in design and production reviews and help resolve fabrication or technical issues
- Support continuous improvement and standardization of construction and production methods
- 2–5 years of experience in CAD drafting, millwork engineering, or production design
- Strong proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD or similar)
- Ability to produce accurate, buildable shop drawings from architectural and conceptual inputs
- Solid understanding of cabinet construction methods, joinery, and custom woodworking techniques
- Familiarity with CNC manufacturing processes, including panel processing and nesting
- Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
- Experience with CAM software or CNC programming/nesting
- Ability to review architectural drawings, redlines, and markups
- Experience with high‑end residential or commercial custom cabinetry projects
- Hands‑on fabrication or installation experience
- Work on complex, high‑quality custom cabinetry and millwork projects
- Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and production teams
- Stable, predictable schedule with early Fridays
- Opportunity to directly impact production quality and efficiency
If you’re a technically strong CAD professional who enjoys turning designs into precise, production‑ready drawings and working closely with manufacturing teams, we’d love to hear from you.
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Compensation:
$80,000-$120,000 per year
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