AutoCAD Designer -- Furniture Manufacturing
Job summary
Create detailed 2D and 3D shop drawings, assembly drawings, production-ready CAD files, and technical documentation for furniture components and assemblies. Translate design intent and specifications into accurate drawings for manufacturing, CNC programming, and assembly.
Key responsibilities
Produce and revise 2D technical drawings and 3D models from concept sketches, architectural plans, or client-provided designs.
Create detailed part drawings, exploded assemblies, and manufacturing notes (material thickness, edge banding, tolerances, fasteners).
Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), part lists, and cutlists or export data for nesting/CAM systems.
Coordinate with design, engineering, production, and procurement to ensure drawings match shop capabilities and materials.
Verify manufacturability and suggest cost- and time-saving modifications (construction methods, joinery, panel layout).
Maintain CAD library of standard parts, profiles, fittings, and hardware.
Generate CNC files (DXF, NC code) or collaborate with CAM programmer to export correct toolpaths and nesting files.
Review shop samples and update drawings as-built; manage revision control.
Support quality control with drawings for inspection and assembly guides.
Required qualifications
Diploma or degree in Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
2+ years' experience producing furniture, joinery, or cabinet manufacturing drawings (or more depending on seniority).
Technical skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D & 3D) -- essential.
Experience with one or more of: SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, Rhino, SketchUp, Fusion 360 -- desirable.
Familiarity with furniture-specific CAD/CAM tools: Cabinet Vision, Polyboard, TopSolid, or others preferred.
Ability to export DXF/DWG and prepare files for nesting/CNC; understanding of machine tolerances.
Competent with Microsoft Excel for BOMs and part lists.
Basic understanding of materials (plywood, MDF, solid timber, laminates), edge treatments, hardware and common joinery methods.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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