CAD/ Engineering Manager - Commercial Millwork

Engineering ManagerAnton Cabinetry is a custom cabinetry and architectural millwork company specializing in the design, fabrication and installation of commercial casework, architectural casework/millwork, countertops and store fixtures throughout the United States.More than Millwork:Competitive pay and benefits, Employer paid direct primary care, 401K Employer Matching, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Wellness Benefits, Holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Financial & Legal Services and more.Growth opportunities, career pathways and training opportunities.Job Location: 2002 W. Pioneer Parkway Pantego, Texas 76013About the RoleAnton Cabinetry is looking for a strong, decisive Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of our engineering and design team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on bringing structure, consistency, and accountability to a fast-paced commercial millwork operation.If you are energized by fixing broken workflows, standardizing processes, elevating teams, and restoring healthy collaboration between Engineering and Production, this is the role where you will make a visible impact every single day.We are a $30M architectural millwork firm with 50 years of history and a growing pipeline of healthcare and commercial projects. The relationship between Engineering and Production is the heartbeat of our operation. This position is central to strengthening that bridge.What You’ll Lead1. Standardize and elevate engineering outputWe need a leader who can:Establish consistent drawing standards for both shop drawings and production drawingsAlign the team around one way of doing thingsImprove accuracy and reduce variation across engineersStrengthen internal review processesEnsure predictable, high-quality release packages to the shop2. Coach, develop, and hold engineers accountableYou will lead a team of:Project Design Managers, Engineers / Designers, and Outsourced draftersYour leadership will:Raise expectations, build discipline, drive training consistency, and create a culture of ownership and follow-through.3. Rebuild the rhythm between Engineering & ProductionThis role is the bridge between upstream engineering work and downstream shop flow.You will:Work closely with the Director of ProductionImprove predictability of releasesReduce rework and late surprisesEstablish a dependable weekly scheduleBring clarity, communication, and stability to the process4. Lead by presence – not from behind a screenThis is an onsite leadership role.The shop, PMs, and engineering team need a leader who is:Visible, engaged, accessible, and in the mix with people and processes.A limited hybrid day for systems work is possible, but this role is fundamentally in-person.This role is designed for a leader who has successfully improved engineering teams before, someone who thrives in environments that need structure and momentum.Required Qualifications:7–15 years of commercial millwork, casework, or store fixture engineering experienceStrong command of shop drawings, production drawings, CNC workflows, and millwork standardsEnough technical depth to guide and review work, without being a “heads down” drafterA steady, accountable, results-driven leadership presenceThe confidence and communication style to reset expectations and bring people togetherExperience building processes, not just following them2–5+ years managing or leading engineering teamsPreferred Qualifications:Experience overseeing hybrid design teams (internal, outsourced, varying experience levels)Working knowledge of CNC post-processors, BOM systems, or software automationFamiliarity with AWI standards and QCP testing protocolsBachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Construction Science, or related fieldExperience implementing new CAD tools, standards, or systems