Engineers are responsible for design/programing activities including preparing/updating detailed digital drawings for projects, preparing assembly/manufacturing drawings and managing CAD data to guide the production and installation of projects as required by the client.
Engineers coordinate the collection of data and incorporate this information into drawings and schematics. The Engineer is the critical link between design and practical application by translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible, buildable architectural/millworked-products.
Responsibilities
- Convert shop drawings Microvellum and AlphaCamand prep file for CNC machinery
- Reads and interprets architectural drawings/bid documents
- Creates detailed design documentation
- Prepares bills of material, cut lists, G code for machinery and packing lists
- Analyzes, designs and builds business/technical solutions that achieve the client’s goal
- Researches materials and aids in the selection of materials for the products
- Produces final design specifications
- Identifies need and builds prototype specifications when needed
- Identifies and recommends unique requirements or materials that may require prototype processing before full production
- Maintains good communication with PM to ensure drawings meet and/or exceed expectations
- Recommends sequencing of work in conjunction with Project Manager and Production Manager
- Revises and updates existing drawings reflecting design changes, in collaboration with the Project Manager to ensure consistent documentation of the project
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously
- Provides information throughout the various proposal, engineering and construction phases to the project teams with regard to all aspects of engineering
- Provides technical expertise to the project execution team
- Supports the Project Manager in discussion of technical details with the Production Manager and/or client
- Maintains notes, design calculations and other documentation (like drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters, and performance guarantees) for reference throughout the project in Crows Nest and other related software being used
- Develops innovative ideas and alternatives to be cost competitive where possible
- Participates in hand-off meetings to ensure team has a complete understanding of project, production schedule and installation requirements
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Secondary education degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Must have three years of experience with Microvellum and AutoCAD
- Three years of experience in reading and interpreting architectural plans and specifications to produce shop drawing accurately and efficiently.
- Experience in commercial millwork and casework detailing and drafting, including AWI industry standards.
- Thorough understanding of how woodworking technology works, CNC, Edge banding, doweling, clamps, etc.
- Thorough understanding of how to use woodworking software to control project variables, materials management, libraries, custom products, adjusting for any custom tooling, nesting, reporting, labeling, etc.
What We Offer:
- Paid vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401K 4% match
- Medical benefits
- Dental & Vision benefits
- Great working environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
