Engineering and Design Manager; Commercial Cabinets

Team Size: 4 Direct Reports (2 Engineers, 2 Drafters)

Reports To:

Owner

Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000

Growth Opportunity:
Seat at the table with long-term upside

This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Owner. The Engineering Manager (Drafting & Design) will lead a team of 4 while remaining hands‑on in design and execution.

This role is focused on commercial cabinetry and millwork within a design-build environment. The ideal candidate understands how projects move from concept → engineering → production → installation and can lead with that full lifecycle in mind.

Production has scaled from ~6 cabinets/day to 30+ per day with new equipment.

Increased capacity is driving more complex, fast-moving design-build projects.

Engineering must evolve to keep pace with production and field demands.

• Lead and develop a team of 2 Engineers and 2 Drafters
• Establish structure, standards, and accountability
• Partner directly with the Owner on priorities and execution

• Own projects from concept through installation
• Ensure designs account for field conditions, sequencing, and install realities
• Collaborate across design, production, and field teams to keep projects on track

• Oversee engineering for commercial cabinetry and architectural millwork
• Manage large-scale, custom, multi-phase projects
• Ensure designs are both functional in the field and efficient in production

• Oversee all work within AutoCAD and Cabinet Vision
• Ensure drawings are accurate, detailed, and production-ready
• Standardize templates and processes

• Ensure engineering output keeps pace with increased production capacity
• Anticipate and eliminate field/install issues during the design phase
• Reduce rework and improve first-pass accuracy

• 10+ years of experience in drafting, design, or engineering
• Design-Build experience — must have worked on projects from concept through installation
• Strong background in commercial cabinetry / architectural millwork
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with Cabinet Vision (or similar)
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial projects

• Direct experience working with installers, job sites, or GCs
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring a team

• Designs that work in the field, not just on paper
• Seamless flow from design → production → installation
• Reduced rework through better upfront planning
• Engineering that keeps pace with a 5x increase in production capacity