Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer
About the role
We are hiring an experienced Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer to support high-end residential millwork, cabinetry, casework, closets, countertops, and custom manufacturing projects. This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer or design leader with deep experience in architectural millwork and luxury residential work. The right candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to lead CAD design, engineering support, CNC programming coordination, and quality control from design through production. Project management experience is a plus, but not required. The priority is finding someone with strong senior engineering experience, high-end residential millwork knowledge, and the ability to support complex custom projects with accuracy, leadership, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering and technical design for high-end architectural millwork, cabinetry, closets, countertops, and casework projects
- Create, review, and manage detailed shop drawings, production drawings, and engineering documents
- Support CAD design, CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, and production coordination
- Review project plans, specifications, field measurements, design intent, and client requirements
- Coordinate with project managers, designers, field teams, shop leadership, installers, and production staff
- Ensure drawings and engineering packages are accurate, buildable, and aligned with quality standards
- Identify design conflicts, material issues, production challenges, or constructability concerns early
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to CAD designers, drafters, and junior engineering team members
- Support quality control standards throughout design, engineering, and manufacturing
- Help ensure custom millwork projects move smoothly from design through fabrication and installation
Requirements
- 15+ years of senior engineering, drafting, or technical design experience in architectural millwork preferred
- Strong experience with high-end residential millwork required
- Experience with custom cabinetry, casework, closets, countertops, architectural millwork, or custom furniture
- Strong CAD design and manufacturing engineering background
- Experience with CNC programming, shop drawings, production drawings, and fabrication support
- Proficiency with software such as AutoCAD, Microvellum, Cabinet Vision, AlphaCam, Rhino, KCD, or similar tools
- Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, field measurements, and shop requirements
- Strong understanding of materials, hardware, joinery, fabrication methods, and installation coordination
- Leadership experience mentoring CAD designers or supporting engineering teams preferred
- Builder or luxury residential construction experience is a strong plus
- Project management experience is a plus but not required
- Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunity to work on high-end residential millwork and custom interior projects
- Senior-level technical leadership role
- Collaborative, quality-driven work environment
- Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement
- Stable pipeline of luxury residential projects
- Ability to use both technical design and hands-on manufacturing experience in a leadership capacity