Custom Microvellum Engineer

Frontier Door & Cabinet•Tacoma, WA

4h•$0 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Door and Cabinet is a premier provider of interior and exterior door products and high-quality cabinets for the commercial construction industry. With over 25 years of experience, we are the leader in commercial and multi-family residential doors, cabinets, and hardware. Our commitment to excellence, transparency, integrity, and respect guides everything we do. We offer a supportive work environment where personal growth and continuous improvement are encouraged. Join us in our mission to deliver top-notch products and customer service from concept to completion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2+ years of Microvellum experience, or equivalent AutoCAD and cabinetry/millwork experience required.
Comfort with complex, non-standard designs and the patience to work through them.
Working knowledge of CNC machine operations and tooling selection.
Millwork or woodworking shop or install experience is desired.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Clear written and verbal communication with both management and shop staff.
Good judgment, integrity, and a sense of urgency about customer and company satisfaction.
Regular attendance and alertness to safety issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience building custom products or libraries is a strong plus.
CNC programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review drawings and choose the right starting product to modify into a new custom product, including one-off and intricate design elements.
Create and modify custom products in Microvellum from established standard specifications.
Assign materials correctly, with attention to thickness, board sizes, and grain/pattern direction.
Assign machining for all applicable hardware, including hinges, pulls, drawer slides, grommets, access panels, and row holes.
Produce organized nest drawings and CNC programs for the machine operator.
Prepare release packages: cut lists, BOMs, and the information needed for programming, machining, and assembly.
Troubleshoot G-code and machine error codes as they relate to the CNC program.
Work directly with detail and shop floor personnel on manufacturing concerns, and carry what you learn back into products and process.
Create 2D construction and shop drawings in AutoCAD that meet customer needs and applicable codes and regulations.
Prepare approval drawings so key product information is signed off by the customer before release.