Drafting & Order Engineering Manager

Job Description Position Summary

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve departmental responsiveness
• Support ERP, CAD automation, and digital workflow initiatives

• 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