What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Designer - Industrial Plant Layout position at Dürr?
Your Tasks
- We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on designer who can independently create complex 3D industrial layouts.
- Create detailed 3D layouts for automotive paint shops and process manufacturing facilities using AutoCAD 3D.
- Develop original layouts and drawings from project concepts, customer information, engineering requirements, and building documentation.
- Create and assemble project coordination drawings supporting bidding, installation, and commissioning activities.
- Use Navisworks to combine and coordinate 3D models and identify potential layout conflicts.
- Lead layout and BIM coordination activities to support efficient, collision-free installation.
- Develop and maintain process manufacturing layouts and facility-level building documentation.
- Coordinate equipment placement, access requirements, clearances, and interfaces between building systems and paint finishing equipment.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment information, and customer documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and resolve real or potential layout and design issues.
- Coordinate with engineering, estimating, project management, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Complete drawings and layout revisions according to agreed project schedules.
- Maintain accurate drawing revisions, document distribution, and project design records.
- Conduct field measurements and provide onsite design support when required.
- Support project teams throughout design, installation, and commissioning.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Design, CAD, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5–7 years of experience creating layouts for manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, or process manufacturing environments.
- Advanced hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD 3D.
- Experience using Navisworks for 3D model coordination and layout integration.
- Demonstrated ability to create original drawings and layouts—not solely review, redline, or revise the work of others.
- Experience developing process manufacturing layouts and building documentation.
- Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
- Understanding of BIM coordination, equipment interfaces, spatial requirements, and multidisciplinary facility layouts.
- Experience with MicroStation or Inventor may be considered when accompanied by strong industrial 3D layout experience.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20% based on project requirements.