Director of Engineering
Job Description
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
Company Description:
Watson Mills & Design is a full-service architectural millwork company specializing in the design, fabrication, and installation of custom woodworking for large, high-end residential estates across the United States. Based in Lafayette, Colorado, between Denver and Boulder, the company operates a 30,000+ sq. ft. facility equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, in-house veneer and finishing departments, and dedicated installation crews. Projects range from ultra-modern to traditional designs and include stairs, paneling, cabinetry, closets, wine rooms, doors, and specialty furniture, as well as related third-party elements such as hardware, glass, and metalwork. Since 1978, Watson Mills & Design has built a strong reputation for delivering complex, detail-driven projects smoothly and efficiently, supported by highly skilled and passionate craftspeople. The organization emphasizes end-to-end project services, including design solutions, value engineering, shop drawings, finish samples, project management, and installation.
Role Description:
The Director of Engineering position will provide layouts of wood and mixed material residential home interior designs at WMD. The individual must be professional, ethical, reliable, knowledgeable, and punctual. This position will impact the profitability of the Company by adding value.
· Interact with the Project Managers, Preproduction Managers, Plant Managers as well as potential and current customers, obtain information required for the proper layout and placement of operations
· Promote the image of WMD and the value that its products, services, and employees bring to the marketplace.
· Responsible for organization, implementation, and execution of the shop drawing for specific projects ensuring consistency with company standards, commitments, and goals.
· Manage other draftsman and provide direction when needed.
Status: Exempt
Salary: $175k
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes, Engineering and design/drafting team.
Qualifications:
· Requires a BS in computer science, drafting, design or equivalent work experience.
· Requires at least three (3) years related experience.
· Requires detailed knowledge of major software applications, including Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and other browsers, Crow’s Nest or other CRM software, and CAD/CAM applications such as Solidworks and FeatureCam
· Must have the skills and knowledge to keep all lines of communication open within the office and from external sources & ability to work with other departments.
· Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills, and recognition of the importance of keeping up with industry trends: security, hardware, software, etc.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Language Skills:
· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups. Spanish proficiency preferred.
Mathematical Skills:
· Ability to apply concepts of complex math.
Reasoning Ability:
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:
· Strong computer proficiencies are essential and must possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite as well as project management programs.
Physical Demands:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
Work environment:
· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is based primarily in an office environment and the noise level is usually moderate.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Custom Millwork : 10 years (Required)
- Innergy or ERP system: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lafayette, CO 80026: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
