Architectural Millwork Engineer (Custom Woodwork and Casework)

Company Description

MRO Built has been a trusted architectural millwork partner since 1976, providing comprehensive services for premium brands and nationwide programs. We design, manufacture, and install high-quality fixtures and millwork supported by modern production facilities in North Canton, Ohio, skilled craftspeople, and a national and international supply chain.

As a turn-key provider, we serve multiple industries including retail, hospitality, education, wellness, and financial. We are known for delivering durable, high-quality products that earn long-term client trust.

Role Description

We are expanding our engineering capabilities to support growing demand in custom architectural millwork, commercial interiors, and specialty manufacturing.

Our Millwork Engineer needs strong custom architectural millwork experience and expert-level Inventor proficiency. This role is ideal for a mid-level or senior engineer who enjoys solving design and build challenges, improving manufacturability, and collaborating closely with project management, machining, fabrication, finishing, and installation teams.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on creating buildable, efficient, and repeatable millwork solutions with the production floor and installation process in mind.

Responsibilities

• Engineer custom architectural millwork that is buildable, efficient, and optimized for manufacturability
• Produce and review production-ready shop drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Inventor
• Interpret architectural plans, elevations, finish schedules, and construction documents to create complete engineering packages
• Identify constructability issues before fabrication and develop practical solutions
• Collaborate directly with project management, machining, fabrication, finishing, and installation teams
• Apply value engineering and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste, setup time, and rework
• Engineer solutions using mixed materials including hardwood, laminate, metal, glass, plastics, upholstery, solid surface, and composites
• Create clear documentation, material takeoffs, and production-ready information
• Support successful project execution from engineering through manufacturing and installation

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in custom and/or architectural millwork engineering
• Expert proficiency in Autodesk Inventor required
• Experience creating production-ready shop drawings and 3D models in Autodesk Inventor
• Experience with Microvellum or similar millwork engineering software preferred
• Experience with Solid-CIM 3D, Router-CIM, or similar CNC programming software is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of CNC programming concepts and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction documents
• Strong knowledge of millwork fabrication methods, joinery, hardware, and multi-material construction

Why Join MRO Built

• Opportunity to engineer complex custom millwork and commercial interior solutions
• Collaborative team across engineering, CNC programming, project management, and production
• Direct influence on manufacturability, quality, and process improvement
• Stable company with a long history of investing in people, equipment, and capabilities
• Training opportunities
• Relocation assistance

Who Thrives Here

• Engineers who enjoy solving design and build challenges
• Professionals who think beyond design and consider machining, fabrication, assembly, and installation when developing solutions
• Detail-oriented individuals with a manufacturing-first mindset
• Hands-on collaborators who work closely with production teams
• People who bring ownership, precision, and continuous improvement to their work
• Positive contributors who value craftsmanship, quality, and accountability

If you’re an experienced millwork engineer who enjoys solving design and manufacturing challenges, we look forward to the opportunity to talk.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of custom and/or architectural millwork engineering experience do you have?
• Do you describe yourself as having Autodesk Inventor proficiency?
• Have you created production-ready millwork shop drawings in Autodesk Inventor?
• Are you currently located within a reasonable commuting distance of North Canton, Ohio, or are you willing to relocate? This position requires regular onsite work, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule.

Work Location: In person