Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer to lead the engineering and technical execution of high-end custom millwork projects from concept through production. This role is responsible for transforming architectural designs, field measurements, and client specifications into accurate, production-ready engineering packages that support efficient fabrication, assembly, and installation. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in luxury residential millwork, custom cabinetry, and architectural woodwork, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC production, drafting standards, materials, hardware, and joinery. This position also provides technical leadership by mentoring engineering staff and driving continuous improvements in engineering standards and workflows.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in architectural millwork engineering, millwork drafting, or technical design.
- Strong background in luxury residential construction, custom homes, or premium architectural interiors.
- Extensive experience engineering custom cabinetry, architectural casework, closets, countertops, and specialty millwork.
- Advanced ability to create production-ready shop drawings and fabrication documentation.
- Thorough understanding of CNC manufacturing, woodworking equipment, fabrication techniques, and production workflows.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microvellum, Cabinet Vision, AlphaCAM, Rhino, KCD, or similar millwork engineering software.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, specifications, and field measurements.
- Strong knowledge of millwork materials, hardware, joinery, fabrication, and installation methods.
- Experience working closely with manufacturing teams to solve technical and production challenges.
- Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering of custom architectural millwork projects from design through fabrication and installation.
- Produce, review, and approve shop drawings, production drawings, bills of materials, cut lists, and fabrication documents.
- Interpret architectural plans, specifications, field measurements, and design concepts to create accurate manufacturing drawings.
- Engineer custom cabinetry, closets, architectural casework, wall paneling, countertops, and specialty millwork.
- Evaluate projects for manufacturability, material selection, hardware integration, joinery, and installation requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, estimators, CNC programmers, production teams, and installers throughout each project.
- Identify and resolve design conflicts, dimensional discrepancies, and production issues before fabrication begins.
- Support CNC programming, material optimization, nesting, and production planning.
- Maintain engineering documentation that meets quality and manufacturing standards.
- Mentor junior engineers, CAD designers, and drafters while promoting engineering best practices.
- Assist with quality control during engineering, production, and installation.
- Improve engineering procedures, drafting standards, and technical documentation.
- Recommend practical solutions for complex custom millwork applications.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $110,000–$130,000 , based on experience.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Opportunity to work on luxury residential and custom architectural millwork projects.
- Senior leadership role with direct influence on engineering standards and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborative, craftsmanship-focused work environment.
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Stable pipeline of high-end custom projects.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative, custom-built architectural interiors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
