Production Engineer

Hollywood Woodwork, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Woodwork, Inc. is seeking an Engineering leader to manage the CAD/ drafting team for highly custom millwork projects.

You will develop shop drawings, submittals, and release packages, interfacing with designers, architects, contractors, and owners to translate ambiguous designs into precise fabrication data. You will oversee end-to-end engineering for major projects, coordinate with project teams, and ensure designs meet budgets, codes, and production constraints.

Qualifications

• Two to four year technical certificate or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software including AutoCAD and Wood CAD|CAM.

Responsibilities

• Interface with designers, architects, contractors, and owners on project design development.
• Lead Drafters and Pre-Production for shop drawings, submittals, redlines, and release packages.
• Develop detailed shop drawings and submittal packages for millwork and cabinetry using CAD.
• Evaluate design feasibility against budget and production costs/methods.
• Create material lists, quantities, and LEED documentation requirements.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, cutlists, and monitor shop drawing production.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Design

Problem solving

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Education

Technical certificate (2-4 years)

Tools

AutoCAD

Wood CAD|CAM (IX)

Microvellum

INNERGY

Job description

Summary

This position requires the ability to interface with designers, architects, contractors, and/or owners in the development and management of highly custom woodwork projects. This position requires a high-level of knowledge in all aspects of the Engineering process, design and/or architectural knowledge, and Leads team of Drafters and Pre-Production in the development of shop drawings, submittals, redlines, and release packages. Works closely with Project Teams and Production to align Engineering and Manufacturing requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interfaces and coordinates with designers, architects, contractors, and/or owners in the final design development of specific projects with ambiguous designs and/or a high level of custom work.
• Works closely with Project Manager and Project Team in the development of drawings, scope, and customer requirements.
• Responsible for end-to-end Engineering process for major projects, working with Drafters and Pre-Production, and coordinating with Project Teams.
• Evaluate feasibility of designs, based on factors such as technical feasibility, function, budget, and production costs/methods.
• Work with Project Teams in creating RFI’s, identifying scope adjustment items, establishing and evaluating design concepts, requisitioning material, generating material lists, calculating material requirements for LEED documentation, meeting AWI/QCP certification requirements.
• Prepares initial layout of drawing pages, including project information and key plans per area.
• Develop detailed shop drawings and submittal packages for millwork, cabinetry, and panel products using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) software.
• Obtain and assemble data to complete submittal packages and shop drawings, performing material and hardware research as well as site information as necessary.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and quantities for material, hardware, and buyout orders.
• Modify and revise designs to improve operating efficiency.
• Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
• Develop manufacturing procedures and cutlists and monitor the manufacturing of shop drawings in production to improve operations and product quality.
• Research specifications, costs, production materials and manufacturing methods, and provide labor and cost estimate recommendations and itemized production requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Core Requirements

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Lead - Ability to effectively lead in a team environment, including ability to give directives, maintain professional demeanor, and demonstrate respect for all employees.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Applies design principles; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving.
• Ability to use your knowledge and skills to help and train other employees.
• Ability to take/follow verbal directives, written instructions, job specifications and drawings.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, maintain focus, and follow through in completing work tasks.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.

Education And/or Experience

• Two (2) to four (4) year certificate from college or technical school; or five (5) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Requirements

• Email & Calendar software – MS Outlook.
• Internet software – Windows/Internet Explorer.
• Spreadsheet software – MS Excel.
• Word Processing software – MS Word.
• Design software – AutoCad, Wood CAD|CAM (IX), MICROVELLUM (Highly Preferred).
• Manufacturing, Scheduling and Inventory software – INNERGY (Ability to perform navigation and reference, pick lists, catalogs, sandbox, labor tasks, material cost, change orders, and work order schedules).

Language & Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.