Engineer / Designer (CabinetVision)

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Northwood Design Partners
Union City, CA, United States

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Web Site: www.northwooddp.com

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Title:

Engineer / Designer (CabinetVision)

Location:

Union City, CA 

Job ID:

67549
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Job Description:

Northwood Design Partners is a San Francisco Bay Area design and fabrication company specializing in high-end millwork and custom office furniture with over 40 years of history. Creativity is in the high seat; every project is different.

We are seeking to expand our engineering and design team with skillful CABINET VISION ninjas. At Northwood Design Partners, you will experience a culture that surrounds itself with exceptional products and a culture built on trust and team values.

We are currently looking for Engineers to join us in Union City, California.
Our ideal candidate will have a background in wood products and production; if you do not have a woodworking background but see yourself as a quick learner and adapter, we will nevertheless appreciate your submission for consideration.
Please forward your resume, and contact detail. All applicants will be carefully considered. We are looking for immediate hire.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this position encompasses all the necessary responsibilities to work with the project team to ensure the successful completion of each project.
  • Read and understand all project specifications and procedures.
  • Prepare all required submittals (LEED, if applicable) and documents as indicated in the project specifications.
  • Ability to utilize Cabinet Vision to generate shop drawings and cut lists.
  • Attend kick-off meetings, document notes, and communicate with internal teams.
  • Using the internal systems, initiate all change order transmittals, RFI’s, and change order quotes.
  • Assist with creating purchase orders and tracking vendor invoices for each project.
  • Communicate effectively with Management and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
 
Ideal Candidate
  • An Engineer at Northwood Design Partners must be self-motivated, eager to learn, and always looking for the opportunity to improve and think outside the box.
  • An Engineer is a key team member, and it includes interacting and coordinating with a team of Purchasing, Shop Production, Field Personnel, Estimating, and Project Management. This also includes facilitating and helping each team successfully monitor and review all aspects of a project's lifetime. 
  • AutoCAD experience is a plus. Cabinet Vision experience is a requirement.
  • Knowledge of the design of cabinets/millwork industry details is a plus.
  • A good understanding of common casework and millwork construction materials, laminating techniques, tools, and machines is a plus but not a requirement (we will train you).
  • Good organization skills & attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal, research, problem-solving skills, and self-management skills
 
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