Hi, I'm Gustavo Munoz, a designer and engineer who blends design and architecture to create practical, beautiful cabinetry, production, and furniture solutions. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, I thrive on turning complex ideas into manufacturable products while maintaining a keen eye for aesthetics and function. I excel at organizational leadership, project management, and collaborative problem-solving. I'm comfortable juggling multiple priorities, guiding engineering teams, and continually exploring new technologies and processes to improve quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Gustavo Munoz

Hi, I'm Gustavo Munoz, a designer and engineer who blends design and architecture to create practical, beautiful cabinetry, production, and furniture solutions. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, I thrive on turning complex ideas into manufacturable products while maintaining a keen eye for aesthetics and function. I excel at organizational leadership, project management, and collaborative problem-solving. I'm comfortable juggling multiple priorities, guiding engineering teams, and continually exploring new technologies and processes to improve quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

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Hi, I’m Gustavo Munoz, a designer and engineer who blends design and architecture to create practical, beautiful cabinetry, production, and furniture solutions. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, I thrive on turning complex ideas into manufacturable products while maintaining a keen eye for aesthetics and function.

I excel at organizational leadership, project management, and collaborative problem-solving. I’m comfortable juggling multiple priorities, guiding engineering teams, and continually exploring new technologies and processes to improve quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Production Engineer / CNC Programmer at MJB Wood Group
August 1, 2024 - Present
Production engineering and CNC programming; SolidWorks drawings for parts and new designs; order and implement new tools/processes; develop CNC programs for Weeke (Homag); create production lines for new projects; optimize production for quality, speed, and cost; review customer redlines; manage prototype drawings and production; create SOPs; investigate new technology to improve efficiency; coordinate with Purchasing to optimize pricing and delivery; focus on ergonomics and material flow to reduce operator fatigue and improve times and costs.
Engineering Production at Hollman Inc
August 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
SolidWorks drawings production for lockers; project buy-out; create custom design and mockups; create new production lines; review red lines and customer corrections; manage engineering drawings and production for prototypes; create SOPs and new production lines; investigate new technology for efficiency; coordinate purchasing for best price and delivery.
Engineering Production at Hunter Trim and Cabinetry
March 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Cabinet Vision drawings and production drawings for interior and architectural designs; cabinetry and furniture design; custom design manager for carpentry, finish woodwork and wood, veneer panels; SOP and Lean continuous improvement; drawing programs for CNC machine; furniture design and development; presentation and prototypes; installation guides; understanding the needs of foreign and domestic customers.
Project Engineer at Anton Cabinetry
September 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Inventor drawings and Cabinet Vision production drawings for interior and architectural designs; design and custom design manager for carpentry, finish woodwork and wood veneer panels; drawing programs for CNC machine; furniture design and development; presentation and prototypes; installation guides.
Operations Manager at Paloma Creations
January 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025
AutoCAD designs and reviews; manage finish carpenters and engineer designs; manage material orders (wood veneers, hardware, wood, metal & moldings); furniture designs and fixture displays; presentations and prototypes; installation guides; negotiating providers; materials drawing programs for CNC machine; operating CNC machine (thermowood).
Furniture Designer at Industrias Riviera
January 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Furniture design and development; presentation and prototypes; furniture production oversight for export projects; improvements in production lines; factory layout development; advisory to design department; USA logistics shipments and quality furniture monitoring; negotiating providers with packaging materials.
Furniture Designer at Industrias Riviera
December 31, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Led furniture design and development, created presentations and prototypes, oversaw production for export projects, and drove improvements in production lines and factory layouts. Advised design staff, coordinated USA logistics shipments, ensured furniture quality, and negotiated packaging materials with suppliers.
Operations Manager at Paloma Creations
January 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025
Managed design reviews in AutoCAD, supervised finish carpenters and engineers, coordinated material orders (wood veneers, hardware, metal, moldings), and led furniture and fixture design, presentations, prototypes, and installation guides. Negotiated supplier materials and ran CNC/thermo-wood drawing programs.
Project Engineer at Anton Cabinetry
September 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Created inventor drawings and Cabinet Vision production drawings for interior and architectural designs. Led design and customization for carpentry, finish woodwork, and wood veneer panels. Supported CNC drawing programs, furniture design/development, and produced presentations, prototypes, and installation guides.
Engineering / Production Manager at Hunter Trim and Cabinetry
March 1, 2023 - September 24, 2025
Responsible for engineering production, Cabinet Vision drawings for interiors and architectural designs, cabinetry and furniture design, and custom carpentry leadership. Implemented SOPs and lean continuous improvement; managed CNC drawing programs and production workflows; aligned domestic and foreign needs for project delivery.
Production Engineer at Hollman Inc
August 31, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Engineering production work including solid works drawings for lockers, project buyouts, and custom design/mockups. Established new production lines, reviewed customer redlines, managed prototypes, and authored SOPs for engineering and production. Targeted production efficiency improvements and better purchasing outcomes.
Production Engineering – CNC Programmer at MJB Wood Group
August 1, 2024 - Present
Producing SolidWorks drawings for parts and new designs; ordering tools and processes for new parts; designing CNC programs for Weeke (Homag); creating new production lines for projects; optimizing production speed, quality, and cost; reviewing redlines; overseeing prototypes; creating SOPs; researching new technologies to improve efficiency; coordinating purchasing for best price and delivery.
Engineering Production at Hollman Inc
March 1, 2023 - Present
SolidWorks drawing production; buy out for project; create custom design and mockup orders; review new product electrical and hardware; create CNC drawings and parts in Cut Rite; review redlines and make corrections for customers; manage engineering drawings and production for prototypes; lead engineering team, establish department standards and procedures; investigate new technology and processes to improve efficiency; review order materials with Purchasing.
Engineering Production at Hunter Trim and Cabinetry
March 1, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Cabinet Vision drawings and production drawings for interior and architectural designs; cabinetry and furniture design; custom design manager for carpentry, finish woodwork, and wood veneer panels; drawing programs for CNC machine; furniture design and development; presentations and prototypes; installation guides; understanding the needs of foreign and domestic customers.
Project Engineer at Anton Cabinetry
September 1, 2020 - October 22, 2025
Inventor drawings and Cabinet Vision production drawings for interior and architectural designs; design and custom design manager for carpentry, finish woodwork and wood veneer panels; drawing programs for CNC machine; furniture design and development; presentations and prototypes; installation guides.
Operations Manager at Paloma Creations
January 1, 2016 - October 22, 2025
AutoCAD designs and reviews; manage finish carpenters and engineers; manage material orders: wood veneers, hardware, wood, metal & moldings; furniture designs and fixture displays; presentations and prototypes; installation guides; negotiating providers materials; drawing programs for CNC machine (thermo wood); operating CNC machine (thermo wood).
Furniture Designer at Industrias Riviera
December 31, 2012 - October 22, 2025
Furniture design and development; presentations and prototypes; furniture production oversight for export projects; improvements in production lines; factory layout development; advisory of design department; USA logistics shipments and quality furniture monitor; negotiating providers packaging materials.

Education

Industrial Designer at UASLP, SLP, Mexico
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992
Industrial Designer at UASLP, SLP, Mexico
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992
Production Engineering – CNC Programmer at MJB Wood Group
August 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Industrial Designer at UASLP, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other, Real Estate & Construction