Senior Millwork Engineer: Design, Shop Drawings, Lead

Stanton Millworks; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanton Millworks in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Engineer who turns complex designs into buildable solutions. You will produce accurate shop drawings and submittals, interpreting architectural drawings and field-verified dimensions to create practical, constructible solutions.

You will lead engineering efforts across projects, mentor peers, collaborate with production, estimators, and project management, and ensure designs translate smoothly to the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architectural millwork, cabinetry, woodworking, or a closely related custom fabrication environment.
• 5+ years of CAD drafting experience, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• An 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 a high degree of 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 to working across departments.
• Willingness and ability to mentor other engineers and take ownership of engineering quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 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

AutoCAD

Millwork drafting

Architectural millwork

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Stanton Millworks in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Senior Engineer who turns complex designs into buildable solutions. You will produce accurate shop drawings and submittals, interpreting architectural drawings and field-verified dimensions to create practical, constructible solutions.

You will lead engineering efforts across projects, mentor peers, collaborate with production, estimators, and project management, and ensure designs translate smoothly to the shop floor.