Chief FF&E & Joinery Engineering Lead

Wood Couture

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 500,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

Wood Couture is seeking a Head of Engineering in Dubai to lead the Engineering Department and ensure timely delivery of technical documentation across luxury hospitality, high-end residential, and premium commercial projects.

Reporting to the CTO, you will bridge Design, Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Installation teams to drive efficiency, accuracy, and on-schedule delivery of shop drawings, production information, and 3D models.

Qualifications

8-10+ years of experience in joinery, furniture manufacturing, FF&E engineering, or interior fit-out projects.
Strong expertise in AutoCAD and shop drawing production.
Proven experience managing engineering or drafting teams.
Strong understanding of bespoke furniture manufacturing, joinery detailing, materials, and production processes.
Excellent technical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineers and Draftsmen.
Allocate resources and manage engineering workloads across multiple projects.
Establish and maintain engineering procedures, drafting standards, and document control systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
Oversee the preparation of detailed shop drawings, production drawings, and 3D models.
Review and approve engineering documentation prior to client submission and production release.
Ensure drawing accuracy, revision control, and compliance with project specifications.