CAD Drafter at Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering Lake Forest, IL

CAD Drafter job at Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering. Lake Forest, IL. Aegis is partnered with growing automation and machinery manufacturer in Lake Forest, IL that is looking for a CAD Detailer / Drafter to support highly customized equipment builds in the food processing and packaging space. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning concepts into clean, production-ready drawings and wants exposure to real machines being built on the floor. You’ll work closely with engineering and the shop, finalizing drawings, managing BOMs, and helping move designs from concept into production. The environment is hands‑on, collaborative, and focused on developing talent long‑term. What you’ll be doing: Prepare and finalize machine and part drawings using SolidWorks Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) Release drawings into ERP to support production Act as a bridge between engineering and the shop floor Support assembly by answering questions and making drawing revisions What they’re looking for: 1–3+ years of CAD/drafting or detailing experience Strong SolidWorks proficiency Experience with parts or assemblies made in a machine shop or fabrication environment Comfortable spending some time on the shop floor Detail‑oriented, curious, and eager to learn This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just drafting — the team is focused on developing this role into a future design engineer over time. Tools & Technologies: SolidWorks AutoCAD #J-18808-Ljbffr