Joinery Technical Head

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical department for joinery and furniture projects.
• Review project drawings, specifications, BOQs, and design requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and approval of shop drawings, production drawings, cutting lists, and detailed joinery drawings.
• Ensure drawings are technically accurate and suitable for manufacturing and installation.
• Coordinate with Design, Estimation, Procurement, Production, Projects, and Site teams.
• Provide technical solutions for complex joinery and furniture requirements.
• Review materials, hardware, finishes, construction methods, and joinery details.
• Ensure proper coordination between design intent and manufacturing feasibility.
• Support production teams with technical clarification and problem-solving.
• Review and approve technical submissions before releasing them for production.
• Coordinate with CNC/programming teams regarding cutting, machining, and production requirements.
• Identify potential technical issues before production and recommend practical solutions.
• Ensure efficient use of materials and minimize production wastage.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, specifications, and joinery details.
• Support the Projects team during installation by resolving technical and site-related issues.
• Review site measurements and ensure they are accurately reflected in production drawings.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and approved materials.
• Train and guide technical team members and junior engineers/draftsmen.
• Establish standard technical procedures and improve workflow between technical and production departments.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, consultants, designers, and internal departments when required.
• Provide technical support during project handover and close-out.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 1215 years of relevant experience in joinery, furniture manufacturing, or interior fit-out.
• Strong experience in joinery manufacturing and technical detailing is mandatory.
• Experience in a technical leadership/head-of-department role is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of woodwork, furniture construction, joinery materials, hardware, and finishing.
• Experience with AutoCAD is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Joinery manufacturing and production processes is preferred.
• UAE/GCC experience in joinery or furniture manufacturing is preferred.