Careers

Design Engineer Associate 2026

This role collaborates closely with our fabrication, design engineering, and project management teams to bring projects from design concept through fabrication and installation.

Location: 2100 N Major Ave Chicago, IL 60639

Start Date: Early August

Application

To apply, please email your CV and Portfolio (if applicable) to jobs@navilluswoodworks.com.

Job responsibilities

• Creating client facing design drawings and fabrication ready technical drawings
• Produce CNC ready CAD models
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, clearly communicating design intent and recommendations
• Organization and updating of Airtable (our project management solution) as a project progresses
• Order and communicate the integration of hardware/materials/finishes to the fabrication team
• Coordinate externally produced parts (such as sheet metal, weldments, etc)
• Communicate with subcontractors to establish scopes and check pricing
• Conduct field verification and support installation activities as needed
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and attention to detail for projects through all phases, from design engineering through installation

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience
• Available Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 pm, in person in Chicago
• Familiarity with technical/shop drawings

Software & Tech

• Fusion 360: experience and basic proficiency required
• Rhino: strong plus, but not required
• Inventor: strong plus, but not required
• AutoCAD: nice-to-have, but not required
• Solidworks: nice-to-have, but not required
• Adobe Suite (mainly Photoshop and Illustrator): basic experience required
  Google Suite (especially Sheets): basic experience required

Important Qualities

Organized: Able to organize and track information through quickly moving situations

Communicative: Able to clearly communicate technical and creative information to a wide range of people

Solutions-oriented: Able to collaborate with a team, maintain a positive attitude, and seek solutions to problems

Job Benefits

• Industry competitive hourly wage
• Optional subsidized health insurance
• Optional 401k
• Paid holidays and time off
• Collaborative environment with room for growth and learning opportunities