# Senior Project Engineer - Architectural Millwork

**Company:** [AlphaHire](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/qTKMeatvbaN7e4oCC4V8kB.md)
**Location:** West Palm Beach, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

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.