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Drafter / Engineer & Production Listing / Engineering Manager in Irvine

Energy Jobline ZR, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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About Us SMI Architectural Millwork is a specialty manufacturer in Orange County, CA of custom millwork, casework, metalwork and upholstery for high-end commercial projects. With approximately 45 employees, we combine precision craftsmanship and collaborative design-to-fabrication workflows to deliver industry-leading solutions.

What You’ll Do

Lead our drafting team (2–3 full-time drafters), transitioning into full engineering management as drafting operations are stabilized.

Translate architectural/designer drawings, specifications and provided estimates into detailed shop drawings and production documentation.

Produce 2D millwork and casework drawings using AutoCAD, manage submittals for drawings, materials and hardware.

Maintain and refine CAD templates, libraries, file management systems and engineering workflows.

Perform engineering work in Cabinet Vision; update libraries and coordinate with manufacturing and production teams.

Interpret ADA, building and fabrication requirements; ensure smooth collaboration between the engineering department, project management and the shop floor.

Partner closely with Project Managers on multiple concurrent projects to ensure accurate project listings, fabrication details and installation readiness.

Identify and implement improvements in production, fabrication and installation workflows — supporting efficiency and quality.

Alternate for a Drafting Position only

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 5 years of drafting/engineering experience in the architectural millwork, custom cabinetry or similar fabrication industry.

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Cabinet Vision, Excel and PDF/documentation tools is required.

Demonstrated experience with millwork layouts, custom programming and detailed production-driven drawing packages.

Experience interacting with the shop floor and installation teams — understanding how design drawings translate to production and field conditions.

Excellent communication and organizational skills: managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring less-experienced staff.

but not required: experience with Innergy ERP and bilingual (Spanish/English).

A positive, team-oriented mindset with a drive to improve systems and support our group’s growth.

Benefits

Medical plan

Dental coverage

401(k) Plan

Opportunity to shape processes, lead a team, and directly influence how our engineering/drafting function supports production at SMI

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, in-person at our Santa Ana facility

Flexible 8-hour schedule between 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Why Join Us? At SMI Architectural Millwork, you’ll be joining a hands-on team where your engineering and drafting leadership will directly impact how our projects flow from design through shop and installation. If you’re ready to step into a hybrid role — engineering leadership plus production listing — and bring your millwork‑industry expertise to a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.

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