Project Engineer for Millwork/Cabinet Contractor

The Project Engineer supports the design, production, and installation of custom cabinetry and millwork projects. This role bridges engineering, manufacturing, and project management by creating technical drawings, coordinating with production teams, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to client specifications.

• Oversees execution of project from drawings, samples, schedules and coordinating meetings and ordering materials.
• Reviews contracts and compares to bids, takeoffs, specs, and architectural drawings, checking for AWI and Leed requirements.
• Develop cut lists, and material take-offs for cabinetry and millwork projects.
• Review architectural plans and client specifications to ensure design feasibility and accuracy.
• Work closely with project managers, designers, and production teams to translate concepts into manufacturable products.
• Select appropriate materials, hardware, and construction methods for each project.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding specialty items, finishes, and hardware.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication and installation, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality guidelines.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, revisions, and change orders.
• Support continuous improvement by recommending more efficient production or engineering processes.
• Work with accounting for project set up and compliance.

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture helpful but not necessary if equivalent experience of 1 to 2 years.
• Experience with cabinet making, woodworking, or millwork manufacturing is helpful, but not required.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Cabinet Vision, or similar).
• Strong understanding of woodworking techniques, joinery, and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Thrives in fast-paced, deadline driven environments.
• Office and production floor environment with regular collaborations between engineering, shop and installation teams.
• Occasional site visits for measurements, installation coordination, or troubleshooting.

With three decades of proven experience, Clients Design is dedicated to providing superior products and reliable results. Clients Design has a positive and team-oriented atmosphere where efficiency and timelines are a priority. We are growing and need team players to support and excel in this busy climate. We are expanding our building and shop this year to accommodate our growth so there may be some sharing of offices and construction going on soon until it is completed.