Design Engineer

S Empower; Madurai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

S Empower in Tamil Nadu, India is seeking a skilled Millwork Designer to create detailed shop drawings and 3D models for furniture and interiors. You will translate architectural concepts into manufacturing-ready designs using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and coordinate with cross-functional teams on international projects.

The role requires hands-on drafting, detailing, and production support, with experience in wood materials and woodworking equipment.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in Millwork / Furniture Design / Joinery Engineering.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD experience is essential.
• Experience in modelling, detailing, drafting, and manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, casework, retail fixtures, and interior fit-outs.
• Good understanding of wood materials including MDF, plywood, blockboard, chipboard, OSB.
• Exposure to CNC Routers, Beam Saw, Panel Saw, edge banding, and woodworking processes.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes such as tube cutting, TIG welding, milling, drilling.
• Familiarity with wood, laminates, metals, plastics, fabrics, and other finishing materials.
• Good communication skills; experience on international projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Millwork Shop Drawings and fabrication drawings.
• Develop accurate 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Convert architectural drawings into manufacturing-ready designs.
• Prepare AutoCAD shop floor and fabrication drawings for furniture, retail fixtures, and interior fit-outs.
• Perform detailing, drafting, revisions, and red-line updates.
• Create parametric models, libraries, and families.
• Support prototype/sample development.
• Prepare customized assembly costing and material specifications.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and support international projects.

Skills

Millwork design

Furniture design

Joinery engineering

3D modelling

Drafting

Detailing

Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CNC Routers

Beam Saw

Panel Saw

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Millwork Shop Drawings and fabrication drawings.
• Develop accurate 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Convert architectural drawings into manufacturing-ready designs.
• Prepare AutoCAD shop floor and fabrication drawings for furniture, retail fixtures, and interior fit-outs.
• Perform detailing, drafting, revisions, and red-line updates.
• Create parametric models, libraries, and families.
• Support prototype/sample development.
• Prepare customized assembly costing and material specifications.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and support international projects.

Preferred candidate profile

• 2-7 years of experience in Millwork / Furniture Design / Joinery Engineering.
• Strong expertise in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience in modelling, detailing, drafting, and manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, casework, retail fixtures, and interior fit-outs.
• Good understanding of wood materials including MDF, Plywood, Blockboard, Chipboard, OSB, etc.
• Exposure to CNC Routers, Beam Saw, Panel Saw, Edge Banding, and woodworking processes.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes such as tube cutting, TIG welding, milling, drilling, and related manufacturing techniques.
• Familiarity with wood, laminates, metals, plastics, fabrics, and other finishing materials.
• Good communication skills; experience working on international projects will be an added advantage.

Perks and benefits