CUTTING LIST & ESTIMATION EMPLOYEE

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