Millwork Design Engineer III

Summary

This job focuses on producing high-quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines, and procedures. Precise, consistent work output requires patience and a willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. The job environment is stable, based on known relationships with people and well-defined processes. Job knowledge and competency is built through structured step-by-step training and positive, supportive coaching from management and peers. Communication with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient on-the-job experience. Consistent, error-free work based on defined regulations and standards is a key measure of job performance success. The job environment promotes steady, methodical work output so that job routines can be completed on time and error-free. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert who, recognized and supported by management and a stable work environment, can deliver quality work consistently.

Job Characteristics

• Steady, even pace with repetitive routines to promote accuracy and quality of work
• Technical/analytical focused work within established systems, standards, and procedures
• Communication is based on job knowledge and expertise
• Decision-making within clearly defined job scope based on defined policies and procedures supported by management
• Focused on job knowledge and expertise; helpful and supportive communication with management and peers; collaborative approach in a structured job environment
• Leadership focused on consistent, accurate, quality work output; Supportive, non-threatening leadership style; Delegation to others when appropriate; using training, coaching and on-the-job experience

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Create high-quality drawings within the provided design software
• Assure proper assignment of materials for assemblies
• Revise existing drawings (both basic and complex) based on field dimensions and Architectural/Contractor markups for production; Ensure design software has accurate machining for production
• Takeoff materials for ordering from Cabinetvision/Microvellum drawings and prepare for Procurement
• Administer Peer Reviews on Shop Drawings and Takeoffs
• Interpret architectural drawings
• Team Lead / Template Manager
• Work within a team of ~10 other engineers/drafters
• Attention to detail is required

Education

• Two-year degree, or higher, from a technical school or university is required
• Relevant experience can be considered as an equivalent to a degree

Experience

• Three or more years’ experience within the woodworking, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred
• AutoCAD experience is required
• Microvellum experience is preferred
• CabinetVision experience is preferred

Computer Requirements

• This role requires a high-level proficiency in each of the following software programs:
  • Shop Drawing creation & Material Assignments – Cabinetvision/Microvellum
  • Architectural Drawings - Bluebeam
  • Material Information Sheets – Microsoft Word
  • Internet Software – Google Chrome
  • Communication & File Storage – Microsoft Teams
  • Email Communications – Microsoft Outlook
  • Material Takeoffs - Innergy

Language, Cognitive & Mathematical Skills

• Ability to effectively present information and questions to Project Managers regarding project related items.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Strong ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; mentally, hand-and-paper, and calculator.
• Strong knowledge and application of geometry.
• Ability to think in 3D regarding millwork, trim and details.
• Familiarity with basic orthographic drawing styles and applications, including but not limited to plans, elevations, vertical cut sections, horizontal cut sections and enlarged details.
• Analytical skills for calculating material usage based on technical shop drawings

Remote Work Capabilities