JOB SUMMARY – CABINET ENGINEER

For over 30 years, Top Notch Cabinets has provided a luxurious brand of fine cabinetry to North Americans. Our relentless dedication to high-quality products and leading-edge custom designs has been at the core of Top Notch’s longevity and success. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and superior customer service.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cabinet Engineer with a proven track record using Cabinet Vision software. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing comprehensive plans and technical drawings for large, high end, custom kitchens and multi-unit/retail projects. This role involves developing sketches, performing calculations, generating quotations, sourcing specialized hardware, creating specification sheets, and compiling other essential data to ensure design accuracy and manufacturing efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of order processing experience in the kitchen/woodwork manufacturing industry.
• Extensive experience with Cabinet Vision software is a mandatory requirement.
• AutoCad experience is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of wood, wood products & cabinet hardware is required.
• Proven experience in kitchen and cabinet detailing.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet critical timelines.
• Construction, Engineering, or Architectural degree or diploma.
• Ability to thoroughly interpret architectural drawings and technical specifications with a strong understanding of trade scope of work.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Review designs provided by the sales team, identifying and correcting any inconsistencies, flaws in design, engineering, or installation.
• Ensure strict adherence to all established company standards as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and supervisor instructions.
• Communicate proactively with designers regarding any required or proposed changes.
• Prepare order confirmations for customer sign-off.
• Update AutoCAD drawings as necessary to reflect design changes or improvements.
• Create detailed CAD drawings for custom items as needed.
• Collaborate with the customer satisfaction representative to gather feedback from the installation team and prepare service orders.
• Upon design approval, prepare production paperwork, including material specifications and manufacturing instructions, utilizing standard company software.
• Communicate with the Purchasing department regarding any “special” materials and hardware requirements beyond the standard Bill of Materials (BOM) generated by the software.
• Maintain and update all necessary scheduling systems to ensure efficient production flow.
• Communicate any issues, solutions, or proposals effectively to the supervisor and team members.
• Actively participate in weekly Operations (OP) meetings.
• Adhere to established timelines for deadlines, reporting to the supervisor and implementing corrective actions before impacting the next department ("customer").
• Meet established output requirements for the plant, reporting to the supervisor and taking corrective action before impacting the next department ("customer").
• Adhere to expedited timelines for service orders (48 hours), reporting to the supervisor and taking corrective action before impacting the next department ("customer").
• Save all electronic files according to company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.