Senior Technical Office Engineer

Client of Tawzef; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Tawzef is seeking a senior joinery/woodwork technical officer to develop shop and production drawings that meet project standards. You will prepare BOMs, cutting lists, and material take-offs while coordinating with production teams to ensure feasibility and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in joinery, furniture manufacturing, and complex projects, with strong AutoCAD and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Wood Technology, or related field.
• Solid experience in technical office, joinery, furniture manufacturing, fit-out or woodworking.
• Proven background in shop drawings, production drawings, quantity surveying, BOM and material take-off.
• Hospitality, high-end residential or complex custom manufacturing project experience preferred.
• Experience in large-scale factory operations across multiple departments is an advantage.
• Senior or managerial technical office leadership experience preferred for higher roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop shop and production drawings to client standards, with hardware schedules and assembly details.
• Create BOMs, cutting lists, and verify material specifications before procurement and production release.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure manufacturability and resolve technical issues.
• Cross-functional coordination with Design, Procurement, Planning, QA/QC, and Production teams.
• Act as technical interface with clients and main contractors, providing engineering solutions.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and proper document control across outputs.
• Propose value engineering to optimize material use and reduce waste.
• Lead or support the technical office function and establish standards.
• Escalate risks and unresolved design issues to management when needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

Shop drawings

Furniture detailing

ERP systems

SketchUp

Excel

Wood manufacturing

Fire & acoustics

English fluent

Arabic native/proficient

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Odoo ERP

SketchUp

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Technical Documentation & Engineering Control Review – Prepare, review and develop accurate shop drawings and production drawings in line with company standards and project requirements. Produce detailed joinery and furniture drawings including sections, fixing methods, interface details, assembly details and hardware schedules. Oversee drawings for wooden doors, wardrobes, kitchens, wall cladding, fixed and loose furniture, and upholstery items. Maintain drawing registers, revision history and document control procedures for all issued drawings. Ensure all technical outputs comply with client requirements, consultant comments, contract documents and applicable local and international standards.
2. Quantity Take‑Off, BOM & Material Control – Perform accurate quantity take‑off based on approved drawings and project documents. Prepare, verify and update Bills of Materials (BOM) and cutting lists. Prepare material requests and technical submittals in accordance with approved procedures. Verify quantities and material requirements before procurement and production release. Control and review technical specifications for wood types, veneers, MDF, plywood, solid wood, finishes, upholstery materials, hardware, accessories and ironmongery. Update material calculations and related documents whenever revisions are issued.
3. Production Support & Factory Coordination – Prepare complete production packages including shop drawings, production drawings, BOM, cutting lists, CNC data where applicable, hardware schedules and assembly details. Coordinate closely with production factory supervisors, carpentry, upholstery, finishing and assembly teams to ensure manufacturability. Translate design intent into practical, efficient and cost‑effective production solutions. Support production during manufacturing and resolve technical issues affecting workflow, quality or deadlines. Ensure all manufacturing documentation is complete, accurate and approved before release.
4. Cross‑Functional Coordination – Coordinate with Design, Procurement, Planning, QA/QC, Production, Project Management and other internal departments on technical matters. Review interdisciplinary coordination before issuing drawings and resolve technical clashes or discrepancies. Support procurement during material approval and purchasing processes by providing accurate technical data and clarifications. Participate in technical and coordination meetings to support timely decision‑making and project progress.
5. Project Client & Site Coordination – Act as a key technical interface with project teams, consultants, clients and main contractors. Clarify scope, respond to technical queries and provide engineering solutions during project execution. Support project and site teams during installation stages by providing technical clarifications and resolving design‑production‑site conflicts.
6. Quality Assurance & Compliance – Ensure all technical outputs align with approved samples, mock‑ups, factory quality standards and client consultant expectations. Participate in mock‑up reviews, inspections and factory acceptance activities when required. Support QA/QC in resolving non‑conformities and implementing corrective actions. Ensure compliance with approved document control procedures and internal technical standards.
7. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering – Propose value engineering solutions without compromising quality, performance or specification requirements. Optimize material usage, construction methods, detailing and production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste or rework. Support management in maintaining profitability through accurate take‑off, material control and technical optimization.
8. Technical Leadership & Decision Support – Lead or support the technical office function depending on project scale and organization structure. Establish and apply technical standards, procedures and best practices across production lines. Act as a technical reference for complex or high‑value projects. Support engineering decisions through technical analysis, evaluations and recommendations. Escalate technical risks, incomplete information or unresolved design issues to management when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Wood Technology, Applied Arts, or a related technical field.
• Solid experience in technical office, joinery, furniture manufacturing, fit‑out or woodworking industries.
• Proven background in shop drawings, production drawings, quantity surveying, BOM preparation, material take‑off, and technical coordination.
• Experience in hospitality, high‑end residential, or complex custom manufacturing projects is highly preferred.
• Experience in large‑scale factory operations and coordination across multiple departments is an advantage.
• Senior or managerial technical office leadership experience is preferred for higher‑level roles.

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of shop drawings and production drawings.
• Strong knowledge of joinery systems, furniture detailing and wood manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of upholstery construction methods.
• Good understanding of fire‑rated and acoustic door systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Odoo or similar.
• SketchUp is preferred.
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, hardware and factory workflows.

Language Requirements

• English – fluent, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Arabic – native or highly proficient.

Core Competencies

• Technical analysis and engineering problem‑solving.
• Attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Planning, organization and time management.
• Cross‑functional coordination and communication.
• Leadership and decision‑making.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Accountability, integrity and professionalism.
• Commercial awareness and cost‑conscious thinking.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Teamwork and customer focus.