Millwork Design Engineer

About Client: Wood Technologies

You’ll join a collaborative engineering team that turns complex design concepts into real, buildable solutions. We value precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement—and we invest in our people.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Work on custom projects installed nationwide

Apply Inventor or SolidWorks skills to real-world, highly detailed manufacturing

Learn the commercial millwork industry from experienced professionals

Be part of a growing, woman-owned company with long-term stability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• On-the-job training

• Paid time off

• Relocation assistance

• Experience:

• Autodesk Inventor: 2 years (Preferred)

• SolidWorks: 2 years (Preferred)

• Ability to Commute:

• Grabill, IN 46741 (Required)

• Ability to Relocate:

• Grabill, IN 46741: Relocate before starting work (Required)

• Work Location: In person

• Design Engineer – AutoDesk Inventor / SolidWorks

• Location: Grabill, Indiana (On-Site Only)

• Company: Wood Technologies, LLC — Woman-Owned Manufacturer

• Pay: $60,000–$100,000 per year (based on experience)

• Hours: Full-Time, 40–45 hours per week

Benefits: Relocation assistance, 2 weeks PTO, Holiday Pay

About Us

Client is a woman-owned manufacturing company located in Grabill, Indiana. We specialize in designing and building custom casework, architectural millwork, retail store fixtures, and commercial cabinetry for clients across the nation.

Our work can be found in retail stores, airports, hospitals, hotels, senior living facilities, restaurants, corporate offices, government buildings, and educational centers. Every project is custom—no catalogs, no mass production—just precision, craftsmanship, and engineered solutions built to spec.

Position Overview

We are expanding our engineering team and are seeking a Design Engineer with strong AutoDesk Inventor or SolidWorks experience to support our custom manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for someone who has worked in RV manufacturing, transportation interiors, cabinetry, millwork, or other highly customized production environments and is comfortable building detailed 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings.

Direct millwork experience is not required —we are willing to train the right candidate on millwork standards, materials, and processes as they relate to our business.

This is an on-site position . Candidates must be willing to commute or relocate to the Fort Wayne / Grabill, Indiana area.

Key Responsibilities

Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and shop drawings using AutoDesk Inventor or SolidWorks

Interpret architectural, design, and internal project documentation

Develop and maintain cut lists, bills of materials (BOMs), and part files

Ensure drawings meet production standards, quality expectations, and timelines

Collaborate closely with project managers, production teams, and installers

Resolve engineering challenges related to custom manufacturing and fitment

Maintain organized documentation and revision control throughout each project

Qualifications

• Required

• 2+ years of hands-on experience using AutoDesk Inventor or SolidWorks

• Experience producing detailed manufacturing drawings and assemblies

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills

• Preferred / Highly Valued

• Experience in RV manufacturing , transportation interiors, or similar custom-built industries

• Background in cabinetry, casework, or cabinetmaking

• Familiarity with CNC-driven manufacturing environments

• Exposure to materials, hardware, and assemblies used in fabricated products

• (Millwork-specific knowledge is a plus, but not required — training will be provided.)