Engineering Manager, Cabinetry & Millwork Leader

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

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