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We are seeking a Production Design Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between design intent and real-world fabrication. This role is responsible for developing production-ready shop drawings and fabrication packages, improving manufacturing workflows, and collaborating with internal teams and outside vendors to ensure projects are accurate, manufacturable, and efficiently produced. The ideal candidate enjoys translating design concepts into practical, buildable solutions and is comfortable working across design, engineering, fabrication, and vendor coordination. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role working with custom millwork, signage, fixtures, metal fabrication, and architectural décor elements.
Job Responsibility
Create and review production shop drawings and fabrication packages using AutoCAD
Translate design concepts into accurate, buildable technical documentation
Develop detailed production plans and vendor-ready drawing packages for outsourced fabrication partners
Collaborate with project managers, designers, production teams, and vendors to resolve technical and manufacturability challenges
Work directly with outside fabrication vendors to review specifications, submittals, materials, and production requirements
Identify and implement process improvements related to production workflows, fabrication methods, and manufacturing efficiency
Advise on CNC programming, tool pathing, and machining strategies
recommend software and process improvements where applicable
Support estimating, procurement, and project planning with technical manufacturing insight
Help ensure projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and aligned with design intent
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical discipline
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, millwork, signage, architectural production, or design/build environments
Strong AutoCAD proficiency required
Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Gerber Composer preferred
Experience creating shop drawings, fabrication drawings, or production packages
Working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes including CNC machining, millwork, metal fabrication, or custom production environments
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and material callouts
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Comfortable communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Lean manufacturing or process improvement experience is preferred but not required
Nice to have
Lean manufacturing or process improvement experience
Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and Gerber Composer