Senior Custom Millwork Engineer

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Custom Millwork Engineer
Location: Washington DC Area
Industry: Architectural Millwork

Join Our Team as a Senior Custom Millwork Engineer

Are you ready to bring your expertise to a thriving company where creativity innovation and problem-solving shape every project A leader in high-quality architectural millwork for 50 years is seeking a passionate and results-driven Senior Custom Millwork Engineer to join our team. Based in the mid-Atlantic area we specialize in creating unique spaces in commercial buildings and are proud to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

What Youll Do

As a Senior Custom Millwork Engineer youll be an expert in producing 3D models for complex and challenging products. This coach/player position will drive high-quality deliverables designed to optimize company throughput and contribution margin. Youll use your engineering experience to create 3D models in Solidworks Swood or other 3D modeling programs create associated documents and release them for fabrication.

Coordination with Drafting Project Management and Production is crucial to push projects forward while meeting budgets and schedules. Your key responsibilities will include:

Be an expert within a department of 3-5 engineers responsible for the development of 3D models for complex millwork items and create associated documentation.
Hone the skills of others in the department with coaching/training and education.
Assist the Engineering Manager with scheduling custom millwork work orders as they arrive.
Conduct periodic audits of our standards practices and libraries to keep them current.
Assist the Engineering Manager in developing our ability to outsource complex 3D models for either submittals or production.
Develop a strong relationship with the Quality Control Coordinator to ensure interdepartmental communication.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

A successful candidate will value urgency and streamlined coordination as measured by:

You will be expected to process workorders that will have an approximate revenue level of $6M. As Senior Engineer your expectation is higher.
Contribution to gross margin via efficient processing of work orders. This will be tracked by using estimated/planned hours vs. actual hours.
Number of shop issues experienced post engineering.
Ability to increase the departments output via efficiency and developing successful outsourcing agreements.

What Were Looking For

To thrive in this role youll need:

Minimum of 6-8 years 3D modeling experience in the millwork industry.
Ability to handle complex engineering of custom millwork items and communicate its construction via drawings and reports generated by software.
Working knowledge & experience of material machine and tool limitations.
Experience in collaborating with PMs and Production Managers to solve problems. Be solutions oriented.
Be inspirational to others around you. Lead by example.
Experience with Solidworks and Swood is preferred. Experience with other modeling programs such as Rhino is a plus.
Knowledge of AWI standards and specifications.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills (MS Office Word Excel etc.).
Knowledge of Innergy is beneficial.

Why Join

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary performance-based bonuses comprehensive benefits (health dental 401k) and paid time off.
Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities: Take on a pivotal role in a high-growth company looking to expand and build out the team.
Legacy of Excellence: Join a company with an outstanding reputation for quality and craftsmanship spanning five decades.
Cutting-Edge Innovation: Be part of a team that is embarking on investments in the latest technology automation and sustainable building practices.
Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Work with a passionate creative team dedicated to excellence and client satisfaction.
Impactful Work: Contribute to the creation of stunning high-end commercial spaces that leave a lasting impression.

Job Title: Senior Custom Millwork Engineer Location: Washington DC Area Industry: Architectural Millwork Join Our Team as a Senior Custom Millwork Engineer Are you ready to bring your expertise to a thriving company where creativity innovation and problem-solving shape every project A leader in h...