Design Engineer (Not Remote)

Woodweb; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodweb in the Southeast is seeking a CAD/CAM Design Engineer to produce accurate shop drawings and CNC programs for large-scale millwork and cabinetry orders, translating concepts into production-ready files.

You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet quality, constructability, and schedule requirements, while supporting continuous improvement of the design-to-production workflow.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in custom millwork, cabinetry or woodworking manufacturing.
• Hands-on CAD/CAM tooling in shop drawings and CNC workflows.
• Experience with CNC programming concepts and G-code.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop drawings and production documentation for approval.
• Support improvement of design-to-production workflows.
• Ensure designs meet quality and production standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams for accurate output.
• Meet productivity and quality metrics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-directed work style

Clear written and verbal communication

Production-driven mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Cabinet Vision

Microvellum

2020 Design

Mozaik

SWOOD / SWOODDesign / SWOODCAM

BSolid

WoodWOP

Job description

Design Engineer
Location: Southeast
Salary: 70-90K

Overview

The CAD/CAM Engineer supports production of custom millwork / cabinetry for Retail, Builder, and Commercial accounts. This role focuses on creating accurate production-ready drawings and CNC programs that drive efficient manufacturing of large-scale custom millwork / cabinet orders. We are looking for candidates who understand the principles of custom millwork / cabinetry manufacturing and can work effectively with modern CAD/CAM systems used in the woodworking industry.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop drawings and production documentation ready for production approval and manufacturing.
• Support continuous improvement of design-to-production workflows.
• Ensure designs meet quality, constructability, and production standards.
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to deliver accurate, on-time output in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet defined productivity and quality metrics.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in custom millwork, cabinetry or other woodworking manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major millwork, cabinetry or woodworking CAD/CAM platform (may include Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, 2020, Mozaik, SWOOD / SWOODDesign / SWOODCAM, BSolid, WoodWOP, or similar.)
• Working knowledge of CNC programming concepts and G-code for woodworking equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a self-directed, production-driven environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years designing and programming custom millwork / cabinetry or large-scale woodworking projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technology, or related technical field a plus.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Cabinet Vision, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, SWOOD, WoodWOP, Microvellum, Mozaik, 2020 Design, Cut Rite, HOMAG Machines, or comparable systems.
• Familiarity with panel processing, nesting optimization, and CNC routing/drilling workflows.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, hardware, and joinery common in custom millwork / cabinetry.
• Background in custom manufacturing environments with high mix / high complexity product.