Senior CAD Operator

Makati City - Philippines

Monthly Salary: PHP 70000 - 90000

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

Senior CAD Designer (Cabinetry and Joinery)
Work Setup: Full-time Work-from-Home
Salary Range: PHPper month

About the Role
Were looking for a Senior CAD Designer to lead the design and drafting of cabinetry architectural joinery and custom furniture for commercial institutional and residential projects. The ideal candidate will ensure that all designs are production-ready optimized for manufacturing and compliant with Australian industry standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Translate architectural and interior design drawings into detailed CAD and CNC-ready models and specifications

Develop complete assemblies component parts cutlists hardware schedules and shop drawings

Collaborate with project managers engineers site teams and clients to resolve design and constructability issues

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior CAD designers or drafters (if applicable)

Maintain consistency in CAD standards layer naming tolerances and design protocols

Review drawings and assess feasibility coordinating design changes where necessary

Generate 3D renderings or presentations to support client reviews

Stay current with Australian joinery standards building codes and manufacturing technologies

Liaise with procurement and manufacturing teams to align designs with machine capacities and material yields

Conduct quality checks of drawings and models prior to submission

Participate in design and value-engineering meetings to support cost optimization

About the Client
Our client is a leading Australian joinery company recognized for its craftsmanship precision and innovation. With decades of experience they deliver bespoke joinery solutions across the commercial healthcare education and high-end residential sectors. Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail have earned them a trusted reputation as a premier partner in Australias architectural and interior fit-out landscape.

About the Company (Pleco)
Pleco is a Philippine-based manpower solutions partner that connects skilled professionals with international clients. We specialize in remote staffing for Australian businesses offering end-to-end HR supportfrom recruitment and onboarding to engagement and employee management.

Requirements

Key Qualifications

Industry Experience in the Australian Market: Prior experience in Australias building joinery or cabinetry sector with familiarity in materials hardware and relevant standards (e.g. Australian Standards Building Code joinery tolerances)

Proficiency in Cabinet Vision: Extensive hands-on experience with Cabinet Vision (models assemblies cutlists hardware nesting CNC integration)

Strong 3D CAD & Drafting Skills: Skilled in 3D modelling generating shop drawings detailed elevations and exploded views

Manufacturing Mindset: Deep understanding of tolerances material handling and joinery methods to ensure manufacturability

Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal English; able to collaborate effectively across time zones and clearly present design rationale

Self-driven and Organized: Capable of managing time meeting deadlines and maintaining high productivity with minimal supervision

Portfolio Required: Demonstrated experience in cabinetry joinery or architectural furniture projects (samples or screenshots encouraged)

Nice to Have

Experience with additional CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD Revit SketchUp SolidWorks)

Knowledge of CNC programming or nesting optimization

Exposure to interior finishes millwork or architectural joinery detailing

Leadership experience or mentoring junior designers

Familiarity with Australian hardware and fittings suppliers

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: PHPper month

Full-time remote setup with company-provided computer equipment

HMO coverage upon regularization

Additional leave credits upon regularization

Government-mandated benefits and contributions (SSS PhilHealth Pag-IBIG)

Required Skills:

Industry Experience in the Australian Market: Prior experience in Australias building joinery or cabinetry sector with familiarity in materials hardware and relevant standards (e.g. Australian Standards Building Code joinery tolerances) Proficiency in Cabinet Vision: Extensive hands-on experience with Cabinet Vision (models assemblies cutlists hardware nesting CNC integration) Strong 3D CAD & Drafting Skills: Skilled in 3D modelling generating shop drawings detailed elevations and exploded views Manufacturing Mindset: Deep understanding of tolerances material handling and joinery methods to ensure manufacturability Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal English; able to collaborate effectively across time zones and clearly present design rationale Self-driven and Organized: Capable of managing time meeting deadlines and maintaining high productivity with minimal supervision Portfolio Required: Demonstrated experience in cabinetry joinery or architectural furniture projects (samples or screenshots encouraged)

Required Education:

This is a remote position.Senior CAD Designer (Cabinetry and Joinery) Work Setup: Full-time Work-from-Home Salary Range: PHPper monthAbout the Role Were looking for a Senior CAD Designer to lead the design and drafting of cabinetry architectural joinery and custom furniture for commercial institu...