Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on creating CNC programs from construction drawings using Microvellum and CAD software to support the production of custom cabinetry, architectural millwork, and casework products. The position involves generating machine code for both standard library items and custom products, developing fully machined nest drawings for a CNC-controlled 3-axis overhead router, and producing accurate 2D CAD shop drawings from architectural and interior design documents for submittal and construction.

The engineer collaborates closely with shop floor personnel and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, code-compliant products and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

* Interpret construction drawings to build products and parts through Microvellum with full machining for joinery and hardware, ensuring CNC G-code is accurately generated.

* Assess construction and design drawings to determine the appropriate starting product to modify, and create new custom products using Microvellum or CAD as needed.

* Assign proper materials to products, paying careful attention to thickness, board sizes, and grain or pattern directions to ensure structural integrity and aesthetic quality.

* Include and assign machining operations for all applicable hardware such as hinges, pulls, drawer slides, grommets, access panels, and row holes, ensuring all components are correctly prepared for assembly.

* Apply a strong understanding of basic machine operations and select the proper tooling for each machining action to optimize quality and efficiency.

* Create organized and clearly labeled nest drawings for use by the CNC machine operator, supporting accurate and efficient production.

* Work directly with shop floor personnel to address manufacturing issues and concerns, driving continuous product and process improvements.

* Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and field service teams to align engineering outputs with customer requirements, material availability, and field conditions.

* Interpret architectural and interior design drawings to create detailed 2D construction drawings using CAD software for submittals and final construction.

* Provide complete, detailed, and accurate drawings to manufacturing operations that adhere to customer requirements and applicable codes and regulations.

* Prepare comprehensive construction information, including drawings, cut lists, and bills of materials (BOM), to support programming, machining, and assembly operations.

* Develop and modify existing products based on established standard specifications to meet custom project requirements.

* Prepare approval drawings that clearly communicate all essential product information and obtain formal customer sign-off prior to production.

* Maintain extensive and current knowledge of product options, pricing, and applications to recommend improvements to existing layouts and designs.

* Seek out missing or unclear information proactively to ensure that all design and production requirements are fully understood and documented.

* Perform all other related duties and projects as assigned to support the manufacturing engineering function.

Essential Skills

* 3+ years of experience working within a manufacturing environment.

* Proficiency with Microvellum and CAD software for creating CNC programs and 2D construction drawings.

* Ability to interpret construction, architectural, and interior design drawings and translate them into manufacturable products and detailed shop drawings.

* Strong understanding of materials used in fabrication, including knowledge of specifications such as thickness, board sizes, and grain or pattern directions.

* Experience creating CNC G-code and fully machined nest drawings for a CNC-controlled 3-axis overhead router.

* Ability to assign and manage machining operations for joinery and a wide range of hardware, including hinges, pulls, drawer slides, grommets, access panels, and row holes.

* Understanding of basic machine operations and the ability to distinguish and assign proper tooling for each machining action.

* Strong understanding of store fixtures and design engineering, including how fixtures are designed, fabricated, and assembled.

* Ability to work effectively with layouts, drawings, and related documents to determine customer product needs and identify opportunities for improvement.

* Extensive and current knowledge of product offerings, options, pricing, and product applications, including application and modification capabilities.

* Strong attention to detail to ensure that drawings, nests, and documentation are complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable codes and regulations.

* Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with shop floor personnel, sales, purchasing, and field service teams.

* Formal education beyond high school, such as a 2-year degree, or comparable work experience that provides a solid technical background for the…