We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Architectural Millwork to oversee the technical engineering and development of high-end custom millwork projects. This role focuses on translating architectural designs, field conditions, and client requirements into accurate, production-ready engineering packages for luxury residential and architectural interiors.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in architectural millwork engineering, advanced drafting, and manufacturing processes, with a strong understanding of cabinetry, casework, closets, countertops, architectural woodwork, hardware, joinery, CNC production, and installation. This is primarily a technical engineering and manufacturing role, with project management experience considered a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical engineering and development of custom architectural millwork projects from design through fabrication and installation.
- Develop and review detailed shop drawings, production drawings, cut lists, and fabrication documentation.
- Convert architectural plans, design specifications, and field measurements into accurate, buildable production drawings.
- Engineer custom cabinetry, casework, closets, countertops, architectural woodwork, and specialty interior components.
- Review projects for constructability, manufacturability, material requirements, hardware, joinery, and installation requirements.
- Coordinate with project managers, designers, drafters, CNC programmers, production teams, installers, and shop leadership.
- Identify and resolve design conflicts, dimensional discrepancies, material issues, and fabrication challenges before production.
- Support CNC programming, material optimization, fabrication planning, and manufacturing workflows.
- Ensure engineering packages are complete, accurate, and aligned with production and installation requirements.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to CAD designers, drafters, and junior engineering staff.
- Assist with quality control throughout engineering, fabrication, and installation.
- Develop and improve engineering standards, drawing procedures, workflows, and technical processes.
- Provide engineering solutions for complex and highly customized millwork conditions.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in architectural millwork engineering, drafting, or technical design.
- Strong background in high-end or luxury residential millwork.
- Proven experience engineering custom cabinetry, casework, closets, countertops, architectural woodwork, or similar products.
- Advanced ability to produce shop drawings and production-ready drawings.
- Strong understanding of CNC manufacturing workflows and fabrication processes.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microvellum, Cabinet Vision, AlphaCAM, Rhino, KCD, or comparable software.
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, construction documents, design details, and field measurements.
- Thorough knowledge of millwork materials, hardware, joinery, construction methods, fabrication, and installation.
- Experience collaborating directly with manufacturing and shop teams to resolve technical issues.
- Previous experience providing technical leadership or mentoring junior designers, drafters, or engineers is preferred.
- Luxury residential construction or custom home experience is highly desirable.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple technical priorities while meeting project and production deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Opportunity to work on high-end custom residential and architectural millwork projects.
- Senior-level role with significant influence over technical execution and production.
- Collaborative, craftsmanship-focused work environment.
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Stable pipeline of custom millwork and luxury residential projects.
- Opportunity to combine engineering expertise with hands-on manufacturing and fabrication knowledge.