Senior Project Engineer - Architectural Millwork
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Architectural Millwork to lead the technical engineering and development of high-end custom millwork projects, including luxury residential cabinetry, architectural woodwork, closets, casework, countertops, and other custom interior components. This is a senior-level technical role for an architectural millwork professional who understands how to take complex designs from concept and field dimensions through production-ready engineering and fabrication.
The Senior Project Engineer will work closely with design, project management, manufacturing, CNC, and installation teams to ensure every project is accurate, buildable, and executed to a high standard. While project management experience is valuable, the primary focus of this position is technical engineering and manufacturing execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering and technical development of custom architectural millwork projects from design through fabrication and installation
- Create, review, and maintain detailed shop drawings, production drawings, cut information, and engineering documentation
- Translate architectural plans, design intent, specifications, and field measurements into accurate, production-ready engineering packages
- Engineer custom cabinetry, casework, closets, countertops, architectural woodwork, and other specialty interior components
- Support CNC programming, manufacturing processes, material optimization, and production planning
- Review designs for constructability, manufacturability, material requirements, hardware compatibility, and installation considerations
- Identify and resolve design conflicts, dimensional issues, material challenges, and manufacturing concerns before they reach production
- Coordinate closely with project managers, designers, CAD teams, production personnel, CNC operators, installers, and shop leadership
- Ensure engineering packages meet internal quality standards and provide the information required for efficient fabrication and field installation
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to CAD designers, drafters, and junior engineering team members
- Support quality assurance throughout the engineering, manufacturing, and installation process
- Help develop and improve engineering standards, drawing practices, production workflows, and technical procedures
- Participate in project reviews and provide technical solutions for complex custom millwork conditions
Requirements
- Extensive architectural millwork engineering, drafting, or technical design experience, preferably in a senior-level role
- Strong background in high-end or luxury residential architectural millwork
- Demonstrated experience engineering custom cabinetry, casework, closets, countertops, architectural woodwork, or similar custom products
- Advanced ability to create detailed shop drawings and production-ready drawings for manufacturing
- Strong understanding of CNC programming workflows, fabrication processes, and production requirements
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microvellum, Cabinet Vision, AlphaCAM, Rhino, KCD, or similar architectural millwork and manufacturing software
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, construction documents, design details, and field measurements
- Thorough knowledge of millwork materials, hardware, joinery, construction methods, fabrication techniques, and installation practices
- Experience working directly with manufacturing and shop teams to resolve technical and production issues
- Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to designers, drafters, or engineering team members 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 maintaining accuracy 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 technical leadership role with significant influence over project execution
- Collaborative, craftsmanship-driven, and quality-focused work environment
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
- Stable pipeline of custom millwork and luxury residential projects
- Opportunity to combine advanced engineering expertise with hands-on manufacturing and fabrication knowledge