Millwork Engineer (Not remote)

Woodweb; Florida; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodweb in Florida is seeking a Millwork Engineer to translate approved drawings into manufacturing-ready information and to develop production engineering models for cabinetry and millwork products.

The role focuses on ensuring constructability, applying standards, and coordinating with departments to ensure smooth production and release of manufacturing data.

Qualifications

• Certificate or degree in drafting, engineering technology, manufacturing, or related discipline.
• Two to five years of relevant experience in architectural millwork, cabinetry, or manufacturing engineering preferred.
• Experience interpreting architectural/shop drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with production engineering software and computer-aided manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret approved shop drawings, architectural documents, specifications, and project requirements to develop manufacturing-ready engineering information.
• Develop and maintain accurate production engineering models and associated manufacturing data.
• Engineer millwork, cabinetry, panels, and related products per company standards.
• Apply established construction methods, material specs, hardware requirements, and machining standards.
• Identify potential manufacturing conflicts or design discrepancies before production release.
• Evaluate product constructability and recommend practical manufacturing solutions.
• Prepare engineering deliverables for release to manufacturing.
• Perform required engineering quality-control checks before releasing manufacturing information.
• Verify material specifications, dimensions, hardware applications, construction methods, and machining requirements.
• Coordinate with applicable departments to resolve technical issues that could affect production.
• Maintain accurate engineering revisions and documentation throughout production.
• Support resolution of engineering-related issues discovered during manufacturing.

Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Manufacturing Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Accountability

Process Discipline

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Technical diploma / Associate degree in drafting or manufacturing

Tools

Microvellum

Job description

Millwork Engineer
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Florida
Salary: 60-70K+, based on skills and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Engineering & Manufacturing Preparation

• Interpret approved shop drawings, architectural documents, specifications, and project requirements to develop manufacturing-ready engineering information.
• Develop and maintain accurate production engineering models and associated manufacturing data.
• Engineer custom architectural millwork, cabinetry, panels, and related products in accordance with company manufacturing standards.
• Apply established construction methods, material specifications, hardware requirements, and machining standards.
• Identify potential manufacturing conflicts, missing information, or design discrepancies before production release.
• Evaluate product constructability and recommend practical manufacturing solutions.

Production Release & Quality Control

• Prepare engineering deliverables for release to manufacturing in accordance with established project schedules.
• Perform required engineering quality-control checks before releasing manufacturing information.
• Verify material specifications, dimensions, hardware applications, construction methods, and machining requirements.
• Coordinate with applicable departments to resolve technical issues that could affect production.
• Maintain accurate engineering revisions and documentation throughout the production process.
• Support the resolution of engineering-related issues discovered during manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Engineering Software

• Utilize Microvellum and other designated engineering software to develop, process, and maintain manufacturing information.
• Apply company-standard engineering libraries, products, materials, hardware, and machining configurations.
• Generate and review manufacturing outputs, including material requirements, cut lists, machining information, and production documentation.
• Verify engineering data for accuracy, completeness, and compatibility with downstream manufacturing processes.
• Identify and communicate software, library, or machining-related issues requiring resolution.

Core Competencies

• Technical Problem Solving: Ability to identify engineering and manufacturing challenges, evaluate practical solutions, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of architectural millwork construction, cabinetry, materials, hardware, assembly methods, and production processes.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy when developing and reviewing technical manufacturing information.
• Accountability: Demonstrates ownership of assigned work, communicates impediments, and meets established project deadlines.
• Process Discipline: Ability to follow established engineering standards, quality-control procedures, and production release requirements.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with engineering team members and other departments to achieve shared production objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates willingness to identify inefficiencies, develop better methods, and contribute to departmental improvements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One- to two-year certificate or degree from a technical school or college in drafting, engineering technology, manufacturing, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
• Two to five years of relevant experience in architectural millwork, cabinetry, manufacturing engineering, or related technical work preferred.
• Experience interpreting architectural drawings, shop drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with production engineering software and computer-aided manufacturing processes preferred.
• Experience working in a custom manufacturing environment is highly desirable.