Senior Millwork Engineer: Buildable Design & Mentorship

HGC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Stanton Millworks is seeking a Senior Engineer in Cincinnati, OH to turn complex designs into buildable millwork solutions. You will translate architectural drawings into detailed shop drawings and submittals, and lead engineering efforts across production and estimating teams.

You will own complex millwork details, mentor junior engineers, and ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architectural millwork, cabinetry, woodworking, or related custom fabrication
• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD
• Engineering degree or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Strong understanding of millwork construction methods, materials, joinery, hardware, and the fabrication-to-installation process
• Ability to interpret architectural plans, specifications, dimensions, and technical details with high accuracy
• Experience developing detailed shop drawings for custom or complex projects
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple project priorities
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach across departments
• Willingness and ability to mentor other engineers and take ownership of engineering quality

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, detailed shop drawings and submittal packages for custom architectural millwork and casework using AutoCAD
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, project requirements, and field-verified dimensions to create practical, constructible solutions
• Engineer complex millwork details, including specialty materials, curved components, joinery methods, and hardware applications
• Review drawings for accuracy, quality, and alignment with project scope, contract documents, and industry standards
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, and production teams to identify constructability concerns, resolve technical challenges, and minimize rework
• Prepare and revise shop drawings and submittals in a timely manner to support project schedules and production needs
• Provide technical guidance to fabrication and assembly teams, troubleshooting challenges and ensuring designs translate effectively to the shop floor
• Support quality control efforts within the engineering department, reviewing work and sharing best practices
• Mentor and support fellow engineers, helping develop their technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of millwork construction

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring others

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Stanton Millworks is seeking a Senior Engineer in Cincinnati, OH to turn complex designs into buildable millwork solutions. You will translate architectural drawings into detailed shop drawings and submittals, and lead engineering efforts across production and estimating teams.

You will own complex millwork details, mentor junior engineers, and ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards.