JOS2232 Engineer- MI

WoodJobs.com; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WoodJobs.com is seeking an experienced Cabinet CAD Engineer to translate concepts and client specifications into production-ready layouts, drawings, and manufacturing data. The role spans design, space planning, fabrication, and installation, with site verifications as needed.

You will work closely with clients, project managers, designers, and shop personnel to ensure accuracy, code compliance, and efficient material usage, leveraging CAD drafting and a deep knowledge of cabinet construction.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD drafting and cabinet design software.
• Minimum of 5 years of cabinet design, layout, or drafting experience.
• Ability to take accurate field measurements and account for irregular walls and site constraints.
• Knowledge of cabinet construction methods, joinery, materials, finishes, and hardware.
• Strong communication skills across design, management, production, and installation teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized drawing files, revisions, specifications, and project documentation.
• Revise designs based on client feedback, field measurements, and architectural changes.
• Communicate design changes and technical requirements clearly to stakeholders.
• Conduct jobsite measurements to verify dimensions, wall conditions, openings, and utility locations.
• Generate accurate BOMs, cut lists, hardware schedules, and production documentation.
• Ensure drawings comply with building codes, accessibility, and industry standards.
• Update production drawings to reflect approved revisions and site conditions.
• Review drawings and production data for completeness and accuracy before release to manufacturing.
• Identify potential design, material, and installation issues to protect schedules and costs.
• Prepare detailed shop drawings including plan views, elevations, and installation details.
• Develop CNC-ready machining data and nesting layouts to optimize material use.
• Create functional designs that maximize storage, accessibility, and space utilization.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, hardware locations, door swings, and clearances.

Skills

CAD drafting

Cabinet design

Field measurements

Space planning

Project coordination

Communication

2D drafting

3D modeling

Tools

Cabinet Vision

AutoCAD

Microvellum

20/20 Design

Job description

The Engineer is responsible for translating design concepts, architectural plans, site measurements, and client specifications into accurate, production-ready cabinet layouts, technical drawings, & manufacturing data. This role supports the entire process from initial design and space planning through fabrication and installation. Ensuring that cabinetry and millwork meet project requirements, quality standards, and mfg specifications. The ideal candidate has strong CAD drafting skills, a solid understanding of cabinet construction, materials, and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, project managers, designers, and manufacturing teams. The role involves a combination of office-based computer drafting and coordination with manufacturing personnel. Occasional jobsite visits may be required to verify dimensions, assess site conditions, and support installation planning. The position may involve exposure to active manufacturing environments and moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized drawing files, revisions, specifications, and project documentation.
• Revise designs based on client feedback, field measurements, and architectural changes.
• Communicate design changes and technical requirements clearly to all relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct jobsite measurements to verify dimensions, wall conditions, openings, and utility locations.
• Generate accurate cut lists, bills of materials (BOMs), hardware schedules, and production documentation.
• Ensure drawings comply with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
• Update production drawings and documentation as needed to reflect approved revisions and final site conditions.
• Review drawings and production data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency before release to manufacturing.
• Identify potential design, material, and installation issues before they affect production schedules or project costs.
• Prepare detailed shop drawings, including plan views, elevations, cross-sections, isometric views, and installation details.
• Develop or support CNC-ready machining data and nesting layouts to improve material utilization and reduce waste.
• Develop functional and aesthetically pleasing designs that optimize storage, accessibility, clearances, and space utilization.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, hardware locations, door swings, and clearances to ensure accurate fabrication and installation.
• Consult with clients, architects, and designers to understand project requirements, material preferences, finishes, and budget considerations.
• Coordinate with project managers, shop personnel, fabricators, and installation teams to resolve technical discrepancies & confirm manufacturability.
• Translate sketches, architectural blueprints, sales notes, and client requirements into detailed cabinet layouts, floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings.
• Interpret architectural drawings and identify potential conflicts involving structural elements, plumbing, electrical systems, and other building components.
• Apply knowledge of cabinet construction, joinery, substrates, finishes, hardware, and manufacturing processes to ensure designs are practical and buildable.

Requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across design, project management, production, and installation teams.
• Proficiency in CAD drafting and cabinet design software, such as Cabinet Vision, AutoCAD, Microvellum, 20/20 Design, or comparable platforms.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cabinet design, layout, drafting, or a related cabinetry or millwork manufacturing role.
• May also have the need for abilities to lift or exert force as required by the position's jobsite and production duties.
• Hands-on knowledge of cabinet construction methods, joinery, materials, finishes, and hardware systems.
• Ability to take accurate field measurements and account for irregular walls, uneven floors, and site constraints.
• Ability to manage digital drawings, revisions, databases, spreadsheets, and project documentation.
• Experience preparing shop drawings, cut lists, bills of materials, and production documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret architectural blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of plywood, MDF, particleboard, solid wood, veneers, laminates, and edge banding.
• 2D drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, elevations, sections, and detailed shop drawings.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, nesting, and design-to-manufacturing workflows.
• Familiarity with hinges, drawer slides, lift systems, and specialty accessories.
• Understanding of grain direction, material yield, and fabrication limitations.
• Dimensioning, tolerances, clearances, and technical drawing standards.
• Cabinet carcass assembly, joinery methods, and hardware integration.
• Cut-list generation, material takeoffs, and bill of materials preparation.
• Space planning, ergonomics, accessibility, and appliance integration.
• CNC routing, drilling, machining logic, and nesting optimization.
• Face-frame and frameless cabinet construction.