Manufacturing Layout Drafter

Pay Range: $35.59hr - $40.59hr Job Overview: The Manufacturing Layout Drafter is responsible for creating, maintaining, and controlling 2D manufacturing and facility layouts using AutoCAD. This role serves as the subject matter expert and layout authority for production line, equipment, and facility layouts across the entire site, with ownership of revision management and configuration control for all layout drawings. This is an individual contributor role with site-wide influence, requiring high interaction with engineering leadership, operations, facilities, and EHS. The Manufacturing Layout Drafter plays a critical role in factory change management and risk reduction by ensuring layouts accurately reflect approved changes, support safe and efficient operations, and align with current and future manufacturing strategies. Technical Skills: AutoCAD. AutoCAD 2D Design. Key Responsibilities: Facility & Line Layout Ownership: Own and maintain the master 2D AutoCAD layouts for the entire manufacturing facility, including production lines, support areas, material flow, and utilities. Serve as the single point of contact and subject matter expert for all manufacturing and facility layout drawings. Ensure layouts reflect the as-built condition of the factory and approved future-state changes. Layout Development & Updates: Create detailed 2D AutoCAD layouts for manufacturing lines and cells, equipment placement and envelopes, material flow and storage areas, and workstations, aisles, and safety zones. Support new product introductions, line modifications, capacity expansions, and continuous improvement projects with timely layout updates. Revision Control & Standards: Manage layout revisions using established document control practices, including versioning, approval workflows, and change history. Establish and maintain drafting standards, layer conventions, block libraries, and title blocks for facility layouts. Ensure layout changes are reviewed and approved by appropriate stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Facilities, EHS, and Operations to translate concepts into accurate layouts. Participate in layout reviews, kaizen events, and design reviews as the layout authority. Provide layout data to support space planning, capital justification, safety reviews, and construction activities. Data Accuracy & Governance: Maintain a controlled repository of all layout drawings. Ensure drawings comply with site standards, safety requirements, and regulatory considerations. Identify and proactively correct layout discrepancies between drawings and the factory floor. Facility Support: This role will support two facilities, one in Allentown, PA and one in Parsippany, NJ. Required Qualifications: Associate's degree or technical certification in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 2+ years of experience producing 2D manufacturing or facility layouts. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (2D). Experience managing drawing revisions and configuration control for a facility. Ability to work with equipment suppliers to obtain equipment drawings and technical specifications. Strong understanding of manufacturing environments, production lines, and industrial equipment. Desired Characteristics: Experience supporting large or complex manufacturing facilities. Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and material flow design. Experience coordinating with Facilities, Construction, or EHS teams. Exposure to document control systems or PLM tools. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.