SolidWorks Design Engineer - Custom Outdoor Kitchens

Company: Complete Outdoor Living – Family-Owned Business

About Us

Complete Outdoor Living is a family-owned company specializing in the design, fabrication, and installation of premium custom outdoor kitchens throughout Central Florida. Every project is custom-built to fit our clients' homes, lifestyles, and entertaining needs using welded aluminum framing, premium materials, and industry-leading appliances.

As our company continues to grow, we're looking for a detail-oriented Drafter to help transform approved designs into accurate, production-ready documentation that drives a smooth and efficient manufacturing process.

Position Summary

The Drafter plays a critical role in bridging sales, design, and production. Working from approved customer designs, this position develops detailed Solid Works models, shop drawings, Bills of Materials, and production documentation that ensure every outdoor kitchen is built accurately, efficiently, and to Complete Outdoor Living's quality standards.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, understands how products are built, and takes pride in producing precise technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer custom outdoor kitchen layouts while ensuring manufacturability, structural integrity, and production efficiency.
• Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), purchase requisitions, and material cut lists for production.
• Create customer approval drawings showing overall dimensions, finishes, and project specifications.
• Determine appropriate framing, counter top, cladding, and hardware specifications based on approved project designs.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Project Management, and Production to ensure projects move efficiently from design through fabrication.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company construction standards before production begins.
• Identify potential manufacturing or installation issues early and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Maintain organized project files and engineering documentation.
• Participate in production meetings, project reviews, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Support additional engineering and technical responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Solid Works Parts and Assemblies is required. This position relies on Solid Works for all drafting and production documentation.
• 1–5 years of drafting experience in construction, carpentry, cabinetry, millwork, fabrication, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of construction methods and an understanding of how products are manufactured and assembled.
• Ability to interpret renderings, layouts, and design concepts and translate them into accurate production drawings.
• Experience creating detailed shop drawings, Bills of Materials, and fabrication documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus but not required.
• Experience in residential construction or custom manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with outdoor kitchens is beneficial but not required. We'll teach you the product side of the business.
• Ability to work in both an office environment and a production facility.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a successful family-owned company.
• A collaborative team environment where engineering, craftsmanship, and quality are highly valued.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) with company matching.
• The opportunity to work on unique, custom-built outdoor living projects from concept through production.