Wall Panel Designer

Wall Panel Designer

This position is responsible for designing wall panels using engineering/design software. This position will utilize architectural drawings, structural drawings, and specification from architects to create the layouts and component drawings. This person will communicate on a daily basis with both internal and external customers ensuring all critical information is correctly incorporated into the component designs and layouts.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Responsibilities: 

• Operate Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) equipment or equivalent design software.
• Create wall panel layouts using engineering and design software.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Confer with Engineering, Production and Sales to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications, production limitations or building plan modifications.
• Develop component documents for plant work orders.
• Plan and pace own work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understand and observe all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend/complete all applicable/assigned trainings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Key Skillsets: 

· Working knowledge of construction/building products sufficient to determine appropriate structural applications.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Math and measurement skills are essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency with drafting, architectural design or CAD applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural drawings.
• Ability to communicate with Sales/Engineering/Job-site crews.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated ability to manage time and schedules.

Education: 

• 3-5 years experience in wall panel components, preferably ITW
• 2-4 year engineering degree preferred, but not required.
• CAD/REVIT experience preferred.

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