Millwork Engineer

Role summary

Ascent Custom Millwork is hiring an Engineer to develop millwork engineering data for production. The primary tools are Cabinet Vision and AutoCAD, with Microvellum experience a plus. The engineer turns approved designs and bills of materials into machine-ready files while keeping the design intent intact. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for parts and products for the shop production team
• Review material lists and verify them against specifications and approved drawings before release
• Specify and confirm material and hardware limits, and the capabilities of available CNC equipment
• Identify design conflicts, dimensional errors, and constructability issues, and work with drafting to correct them
• Incorporate approved changes into engineering documents
• Coordinate with project managers, production, and installation teams as needed
• Maintain organized project files and program records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cabinet Vision for cabinet engineering, detailing, and production drawings
• Strong AutoCAD drafting skills, including reading, modifying, and creating detailed technical drawings
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, elevations, sections, shop drawings, and specifications
• Solid understanding of cabinet construction, materials, hardware, joinery, and fabrication methods
• Bluebeam or PDF markup proficiency
• Very detail oriented, with the ability to catch issues before production
• Strong time management and the ability to handle multiple assignments
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications

• 1–2 years of millwork fabrication, drafting, or programming experience
• Experience with Microvellum
• CNC programming experience, or CNC operation experience
• Knowledge of CNC manufacturing workflows and machine-ready files
• Associate degree in drafting, or an AutoCAD certificate
• Familiarity with AWI standards and commercial millwork requirements
• Experience coordinating engineering with manufacturing and field installation

Technical skills and tools

Area

Tools and skills

Primary software

Cabinet Vision (required)

Drafting

AutoCAD (required), 2D detailing, layers and blocks standards

CNC

CNC programming and nesting software, machine-ready files

Microvellum

Preferred

Documentation

Bluebeam, PDF writer, revision control

Calculations

Formulas for dimensional computation, spreadsheets for material lists

Working conditions

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime during peak production
• Physical requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work; moderate noise; frequent interoffice interaction; ability to communicate by phone, chat, video, and in person; close-range vision for detailed work

Success factors

• Maintain a professional attitude and follow company guidelines, procedures, and standards
• Be flexible, since duties may change and you may be asked to help in other areas
• Give full attention to others, ask questions as needed, and understand written specifications
• Complete programs and assigned tasks on time and within estimated hours