Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer to lead the engineering and technical development of high-end custom millwork projects from concept through production. This role is responsible for transforming architectural designs, field dimensions, and client specifications into accurate, production-ready engineering packages that support efficient manufacturing and installation. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in luxury residential millwork, custom cabinetry, and architectural woodwork, with a deep understanding of fabrication methods, CNC manufacturing, drafting standards, materials, hardware, and joinery. This position also serves as a technical leader, mentoring engineering staff while driving consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across the engineering department.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in architectural millwork engineering, millwork drafting, or technical design.
- Extensive experience with luxury residential millwork, custom homes, or high-end architectural interiors.
- Strong background engineering custom cabinetry, architectural casework, closets, wall paneling, 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 comparable millwork engineering software.
- Strong understanding of millwork materials, hardware, joinery, construction methods, and installation practices.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, specifications, and field measurements.
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams to resolve technical and production challenges.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving 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 development through fabrication and installation.
- Produce and review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, bills of materials, cut lists, and production documentation.
- Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, field measurements, and design intent to develop accurate manufacturing packages.
- Engineer custom cabinetry, closets, architectural casework, wall paneling, ceilings, 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 the project lifecycle.
- Identify and resolve design conflicts, dimensional discrepancies, and production challenges before fabrication begins.
- Support CNC programming, nesting, material optimization, and production planning.
- Maintain engineering documentation that meets company quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and drafters while establishing engineering best practices and drafting standards.
- Assist with quality control throughout engineering, production, and installation.
- Recommend practical engineering solutions for complex custom millwork applications.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
