Cabinet & Product Engineer — Custom Cabinetry & CNC

Prince-Technology-Solutions-Inc; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401K with company match

Standard daytime hours

Family-owned culture

Job summary

LaFata Cabinets in Shelby Township, MI is seeking a Cabinet & Product Engineer to prepare customer orders for production, design custom and specialty cabinets, and support CNC programming and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate understands cabinet construction and has experience with cabinet design and manufacturing software such as Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, Mozaik, or 2020 Insight. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cabinetry, millwork, or related industry; 2+ years preferred.
• Proficiency in cabinet design and manufacturing software such as Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, Mozaik, or 2020 Insight.
• Experience with 2020 Insight preferred; transferable experience with other cabinet software considered.
• CNC operation and programming experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Cut Rite or similar panel optimization software preferred.
• Strong understanding of cabinet construction, materials, hardware, and kitchen layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ability to develop custom cabinet solutions beyond standard product offerings.
• Strong math, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Hands-on cabinetmaking or shop experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process cabinet orders for production using 2020 Insight, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Design and engineer custom, semi-custom, and specialty cabinets to meet project dimensions and specs.
• Use cabinet design and manufacturing software to prepare shop drawings, BOMs, cut lists, and production-ready files.
• Program CNC machinery and translate approved cabinet designs into manufacturing instructions.
• Use Cut Rite software to optimize panel cutting, improve material yield, and minimize waste.
• Review customer orders, architectural plans, and technical specifications before release to production.
• Coordinate production flow with the Shop Manager and Operations Manager and resolve technical questions.
• Provide technical support to shop personnel, sales staff, installation teams, and customers.
• Assist with product development and engineer special product requests.
• Troubleshoot design/manufacturing issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate production documentation to support efficient manufacturing and on-time completion.

Skills

Cabinet construction knowledge

Reading architectural plans

Math skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Cabinet Vision

Microvellum

Mozaik

2020 Insight

Cut Rite

Job description

LaFata Cabinets in Shelby Township, MI is seeking a Cabinet & Product Engineer to prepare customer orders for production, design custom and specialty cabinets, and support CNC programming and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate understands cabinet construction and has experience with cabinet design and manufacturing software such as Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, Mozaik, or 2020 Insight. Strong attention to detail is essential.