Lead and oversee project-specific efforts for the Design Team, ensuring accurate, on-time, and on-budget delivery of design models and construction drawings.
Collaborate with customers and internal teams through all project phases, from estimating to commissioning and start-up.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process updates, software upgrades, and improved deliverables.
Review specifications for compliance, manage change orders, and provide technical direction on design activities.
Lead a team of designers on a project basis, fostering collaboration and ensuring high performance within assigned projects.
Provide feedback to managers for quarterly performance reviews based on project performance and contribute to resource planning discussions.
Demonstrate a technical and business mindset, navigating ambiguity and dynamic project environments.
Model core company values and coach team members in embodying them in their work.
Lead multiple projects, coordinating assigned resources and requesting adjustments as needed.
Contribute to organizational success through project performance and business goals.
Requirements
Associate’s degree in mechanical drafting or engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and proven experience demonstrating advanced knowledge of design methodologies.
Five years of experience in preparing 2D CAD drawings for shop fabrication or field construction is required.
Process and packaging experience in the food industry highly preferred.
Proficiency in 2D and 3D AutoCAD is essential, with a strong emphasis on Plant 3D for process design.
Additional experience in Navisworks and Revit is highly desirable.
Familiarity with P&IDs, equipment layouts, and process piping design is preferred.
Knowledge of 3D scanning is considered a plus.
Ability to spend approximately 85% of the time at a CAD workstation working with AutoCAD Plant 3D software.
High degree of organization, creativity, attention to detail, and a focus on producing quality work.
Exceptional communication skills to actively participate in internal and customer progress meetings with professionalism.
Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion and contribute to the design process within a collaborative, problem-solving team environment.
Energetic, self-motivated individual who thrives in a team environment and has a passion for collaboration and professional development.