Architectural Designer

Company Description Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto Architects (NMR) is a multidisciplinary architecture, structural engineering, and interior design firm with offices in Redding, Chico, Santa Rosa, and Monterey. With more than 70 professionals and support staff, NMR is one of the largest architectural firms in Northern California, delivering projects across civic, healthcare, education, religious, commercial, senior living, and residential sectors.

The firm’s work spans from small ADA compliance efforts to large-scale government office complexes, supported by state-of-the-art CAD tools and proprietary project management software. NMR’s continued growth reflects a strong commitment to design excellence, technical innovation, and client-focused solutions. The firm emphasizes balancing function, aesthetics, and environmental considerations, building long-term relationships that result in a high rate of repeat clients.

Role Description The Technical Production Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Santa Rosa, CA. This position focuses on supporting the technical quality and reliability of production processes related to architectural and engineering project deliverables.

Day-to-day responsibilities include performing quality checks on technical documents and drawings, identifying and resolving production issues, and coordinating with project teams to ensure adherence to firm standards and client requirements.

The Technical Production
Specialist will assist with implementing and maintaining best practices in production workflows, tracking issues, and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency. This role works closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure that technical outputs meet regulatory, safety, and performance expectations.
Salary
$70,000 - $110,000


Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Quality Control skills to review, verify, and ensure accuracy and consistency in technical documents and production outputs.
Candidates should possess Troubleshooting abilities to diagnose production issues, identify root causes, and implement practical corrective actions.
Candidates should possess effective Communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document findings clearly, and provide constructive feedback.
Candidates should possess knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or comparable quality and process standards relevant to technical production environments.
Candidates should possess skills in Preventive Maintenance to help maintain equipment, tools, and systems supporting technical production and reduce downtime.
Relevant experience in architectural, engineering, or technical production environments is beneficial.
Proficiency with CAD software, document management systems, and basic project tracking tools is an advantage.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, architectural, or related field, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred.