Job DescriptionSenior Design Engineer – Manufacturing & Store FixturesReports To: Director of Business Development
Positions Available: 2
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineering Designer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will take ownership of the design and development of detailed shop drawings for custom store fixtures and architectural millwork. You will work closely with Project Management, Production, and external stakeholders to transform design concepts into manufacturable, high-quality products.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role that combines advanced SolidWorks design expertise with practical manufacturing knowledge, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
Engineering Design & Drafting (Approx. 90%)
- Lead the creation and oversight of all customer approval and production drawings within the Engineering Department
- Develop detailed SolidWorks designs for custom store fixtures using wood, metal, acrylic, solid surface, and hybrid materials
- Translate customer concepts and sketches into fully detailed, production-ready shop drawings
- Assign project and part numbers based on customer coding standards
- Collaborate with Project Managers and internal teams to clarify and confirm project requirements
- Work closely with Production to determine optimal fabrication methods and assembly strategies
- Solve complex design challenges related to non-standard components, joinery, and fabrication techniques
- Optimize designs for manufacturability, material usage, machining efficiency, and labour effectiveness
- Support production during fabrication by resolving engineering issues in real time
- Incorporate red-line feedback from the shop floor into final drawing revisions
- Prepare final working drawings for production release and client approval
Estimating Support (Approx. 2.5%)
- Assist in preparing preliminary estimates and project costing using EPICOR ERP
- Develop material take-offs and preliminary Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Source and compare supplier quotations for outsourced components
- Support routing and cost build-up based on engineering and production strategies
- Finalize BOMs following client approval and ensure alignment with SolidWorks models and part structures
Procurement Support (Approx. 2.5%)
- Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, and delivery terms
- Assist in preparing purchase orders for materials and outsourced components
- Support procurement decisions for long-lead or specialty items
ERP & Production Coordination (Approx. 2.5%)
- Create and maintain Work Orders within EPICOR ERP
- Translate BOMs and routing data into accurate production work instructions
- Coordinate with procurement and production teams to manage material availability
- Support CNC programming coordination and respond to fabrication and assembly inquiries
Leadership & Quality Control
- Review and approve work completed by Junior Engineering Designers
- Provide clear feedback, coaching, and technical guidance to support skill development
- Promote accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement within the Engineering team
Requirements
Must-Have Skills & Experience
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (advanced design and production-level detailing)
- Solid understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes
- Experience designing wood-based products, cabinetry, or store fixtures
- Strong mathematical ability for measurements, tolerances, and fit calculations
- Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (EPICOR experience an asset)
- Understanding of estimating, BOM creation, and procurement workflows
Education & Background
- Post-secondary education in:
- Cabinetmaking
- Architectural Technology
- Mechanical/Engineering Technology
- Alternatively, equivalent technical discipline
Preferred Assets
- Completion of SolidWorks training (e.g., Javelin or equivalent)
- Experience with CNC manufacturing and programming workflows
- Strong understanding of wood joinery, cabinetry construction, and millwork fabrication
- Experience in fast-paced custom manufacturing environments
Benefits
- Work on highly customized, design-driven manufacturing projects
- Direct impact on product quality, efficiency, and innovation
- Collaborative environment between engineering and production teams
- Opportunity to mentor junior designers and influence engineering standards
- Exposure to complex, high-end retail fixture projects
RequirementsMust-Have Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (advanced design and production-level detailing) Solid understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes Experience designing wood-based products, cabinetry, or store fixtures Strong mathematical ability for measurements, tolerances, and fit calculations Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings Working knowledge of ERP systems (EPICOR experience an asset) Understanding of estimating, BOM creation, and procurement workflows Education & Background Post-secondary education in: Cabinetmaking Architectural Technology Mechanical/Engineering Technology Alternatively, equivalent technical discipline Preferred Assets Completion of SolidWorks training (e.g., Javelin or equivalent) Experience with CNC manufacturing and programming workflows Strong understanding of wood joinery, cabinetry construction, and millwork fabrication Experience in fast-paced custom manufacturing environments
