Materials Engineer – Joinery Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Materials Engineer to join ALEC FITOUT’s dedicated joinery factory. The role focuses on managing all material‑related technical activities, ensuring that finishes, hardware and other components meet project specifications, quality standards and production requirements for high‑end fit‑out and joinery projects.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve materials, finishes and hardware to guarantee compliance with project specifications and production needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers and the procurement team on material submittals, samples, substitutions and lead‑times.
• Provide technical guidance to production teams on material selection, fabrication methods, finishes and manufacturability.
• Monitor material quality, troubleshoot production or installation issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support value‑engineering, waste‑reduction and material‑optimization initiatives.
• Maintain approved material lists, technical documentation and fabrication standards.
• Research and introduce innovative materials and fabrication solutions to improve quality, sustainability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards throughout production and installation.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a joinery‑focused material engineering role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Only candidates with joinery experience will be considered.

Required skills

• Material selection and specification
• Finish and hardware specification
• Supplier coordination and submittal management
• Technical documentation
• Quality control and issue resolution
• Value engineering and waste reduction
• Material optimization and innovative material research
• Health, safety, environmental and quality compliance