Design Engineer - Millwork Experience - Hollywood Woodwork
Hollywood, FL 33020
About the Job
Location: Hollywood, Florida
Department: Design Engineering
Reports To: Engineer Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings for custom millwork products, ensuring precision and adherence to project specifications.
- Revise and refine designs based on feedback from project managers, clients, and production teams.
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure that designs are manufacturable and optimize material usage.
- Provide technical support and guidance during the manufacturing and installation phases.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with project schedules.
- Coordinate with project managers to ensure design specifications meet project goals and deadlines.
- Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to designs to accommodate changes or resolve issues.
- Conduct quality checks on designs to ensure accuracy and feasibility before production.
- Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and technologies to continually improve design quality and efficiency.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
- Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of designs, including specifications, materials, and processes.
- Update and organize design files and project documentation for easy retrieval and reference.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in design engineering, preferably within the millwork or woodworking industry.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, IX, Inventor, or similar), knowledge of CNC programming, and familiarity with design for manufacturability.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in design and documentation.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot design challenges and provide practical solutions.
- Knowledge: Understanding of millwork manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to sit for long periods and work at a computer.
- Occasionally required to visit manufacturing facilities, which may require standing, walking, and wearing appropriate safety gear.
- Office environment with occasional visits to manufacturing and client sites.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
About Hollywood Woodwork:
For 55 years, Hollywood Woodwork has built a reputation for producing some of the most prestigious millwork projects throughout the US and Caribbean. Located in a 60,000 sq. ft. facility in South Florida, our team of 150 professionals, including interior designers, architects, millwork engineers, master craftsmen, installation carpenters, and project managers, work together to bring clients' visions to life and ensure their complete satisfaction. In 1999, the company transitioned from a family-owned business to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), empowering each employee-owner to play a role in its success.We specialize in custom architectural millwork and can cater to a wide range of styles, from traditional to contemporary, to meet the demands of high-end commercial projects. Our portfolio includes luxurious hotels, multi-family residential properties, corporate headquarters, stadiums, universities, and more. We bring together custom millwork, metal, stone, glass, and fabrics to bring our clients' designs and budgets to life.