Engineering Manager

Cooperworks Industries, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperWorks is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the cabinetry and architectural millwork engineering team. You will oversee CAD/CAM, shop drawings, CNC production files, material specs, and production-ready packages, ensuring every job is verified before release.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of Microvellum, CABINET VISION, and AutoCAD, plus ability to interpret drawings, coordinate with estimating and purchasing, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial cabinetry, architectural millwork, or casework engineering; leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with Microvellum, CABINET VISION, and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming and automated woodworking equipment.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and specifications and manage multiple projects.
• Strong organization, communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering personnel, daily priorities, workloads, schedules, training, and performance.
• Oversee CAD/CAM programming, shop drawings, cut lists, CNC files, and material requirements using Microvellum, CABINET VISION, and AutoCAD.
• Review architectural drawings, customer specifications, approved submittals, dimensions, elevations, materials, and hardware.
• Establish and enforce standard cabinet construction and engineering practices; review custom and nonstandard designs.
• Coordinate with estimating and purchasing to verify material costs, availability, and lead times before commitments.
• Support CNC routers, beam saws, edge banders, and dowel insertion equipment; improve nesting and material utilization.
• Control engineering revisions, customer-approved change orders, and accurate production documentation.
• Partner with production to resolve issues, reduce rework, and meet committed schedules.
• Do not release jobs to production until engineering approvals, selections, and material verifications are complete.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Microvellum

CABINET VISION

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

CooperWorks is a family-owned manufacturer of commercial laminate cabinetry, architectural casework, and countertops, investing in advanced equipment, automation, and standardized production processes.

CooperWorks seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering for commercial laminate cabinetry, architectural casework, and countertops. This hands-on leader oversees CAD/CAM, shop drawings, CNC production files, material specifications, and manufacturing documentation, ensuring every job is verified and production-ready before release. Experience with Microvellum, CABINET VISION, and AutoCAD is highly valued.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead engineering personnel, daily priorities, workloads, schedules, training, and performance.
• Oversee CAD/CAM programming, shop drawings, cut lists, CNC files, and material requirements using Microvellum, CABINET VISION, and AutoCAD.
• Review architectural drawings, customer specifications, approved submittals, dimensions, elevations, materials, and hardware.
• Establish and enforce standard cabinet construction and engineering practices; review custom and nonstandard designs.
• Coordinate with estimating and purchasing to verify material costs, availability, and lead times before commitments.
• Support CNC routers, beam saws, edge banders, and dowel insertion equipment; improve nesting and material utilization.
• Control engineering revisions, customer-approved change orders, and accurate production documentation.
• Partner with production to resolve issues, reduce rework, and meet committed schedules.
• Do not release jobs to production until engineering approvals, selections, and material verifications are complete.

Requirements

• 5+ years in commercial cabinetry, architectural millwork, or casework engineering; leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with Microvellum, CABINET VISION, and/or AutoCAD required.
• Strong knowledge of CNC programming, automated woodworking equipment, cabinet construction, materials, and hardware.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and specifications and manage multiple projects.
• Strong organization, communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• 100% engineering verification prior to production release and complete, accurate production packages.
• On-time engineering deliverables; fewer manufacturing errors and less rework.
• Improved material utilization, programming efficiency, and adherence to CooperWorks standards.
• Effective team leadership, development, and cross-functional coordination.