# Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer

**Company:** [AlphaHire](null/companies/qTKMeatvbaN7e4oCC4V8kB.md)
**Location:** Naples, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced **Senior Architectural Millwork Engineer** to lead the engineering and technical development of high-end custom millwork projects from concept through production. This role is responsible for transforming architectural designs, field dimensions, and client specifications into accurate, production-ready engineering packages that support efficient manufacturing and installation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in luxury residential millwork, custom cabinetry, and architectural woodwork, with a deep understanding of fabrication methods, CNC manufacturing, drafting standards, materials, hardware, and joinery. This position also serves as a technical leader, mentoring engineering staff while driving consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across the engineering department.

### Responsibilities

-   Lead the engineering of custom architectural millwork projects from design development through fabrication and installation.
-   Produce and review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, bills of materials, cut lists, and production documentation.
-   Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, field measurements, and design intent to develop accurate manufacturing packages.
-   Engineer custom cabinetry, closets, architectural casework, wall paneling, ceilings, countertops, and specialty millwork.
-   Evaluate projects for manufacturability, material selection, hardware integration, joinery, and installation requirements.
-   Collaborate with project managers, designers, estimators, CNC programmers, production teams, and installers throughout the project lifecycle.
-   Identify and resolve design conflicts, dimensional discrepancies, and production challenges before fabrication begins.
-   Support CNC programming, nesting, material optimization, and production planning.
-   Maintain engineering documentation that meets company quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
-   Mentor junior engineers and drafters while establishing engineering best practices and drafting standards.
-   Assist with quality control throughout engineering, production, and installation.
-   Recommend practical engineering solutions for complex custom millwork applications.

## Requirements

-   7+ years of experience in architectural millwork engineering, millwork drafting, or technical design.
-   Extensive experience with luxury residential millwork, custom homes, or high-end architectural interiors.
-   Strong background engineering custom cabinetry, architectural casework, closets, wall paneling, countertops, and specialty millwork.
-   Advanced ability to create production-ready shop drawings and fabrication documentation.
-   Thorough understanding of CNC manufacturing, woodworking equipment, fabrication techniques, and production workflows.
-   Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microvellum, Cabinet Vision, AlphaCAM, Rhino, KCD, or comparable millwork engineering software.
-   Strong understanding of millwork materials, hardware, joinery, construction methods, and installation practices.
-   Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, specifications, and field measurements.
-   Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams to resolve technical and production challenges.
-   Previous leadership or mentoring experience is preferred.
-   Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

## Benefits

-   **$110,000–$130,000** annual salary, based on experience.
-   Health, dental, and vision insurance.
-   401(k) with company match.
-   Paid time off and company holidays.
-   Opportunity to work on luxury residential and custom architectural millwork projects.
-   Senior leadership role with direct influence on engineering standards and manufacturing processes.
-   Collaborative, craftsmanship-focused work environment.
-   Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.