Design Engineer

Architectural Arts; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Architectural Arts DM in Des Moines, IA seeks a Design Engineer to prepare shop drawings and CAD plans for custom millwork. Position involves translating concepts into precise production guides and collaborating with project managers.

You will maintain drafting standards, coordinate with cabinet makers, and generate detailed drawings with dimensions, materials, and procedures for fabrication. This role requires strong CAD skills and problem-solving ability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drafting standards, mathematics, science, and engineering technology.
• Solid background in CAD techniques.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical design skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex designing and drafting assignments under minimal supervision.
• Work with Project Managers regarding accuracy, design, drafting standards and design documentation.
• Collaborate with Cabinet Makers to ensure coordination of design is maintained.
• Generate production programming that complies with company standards.
• Provide visual guidelines and show how to construct a product or structure.
• Include technical details and specify dimensions, materials, and procedures in the shop drawings.
• Generate submittal drawings that comply with company standards and adequately communicate our intentions.

Skills

problem solving

technical design

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree a plus

Drafting experience a plus

Construction or woodworking background helpful

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Architectural Arts DM - Des Moines, IA 50313, Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00 Hourly, The Design Engineers at Architectural Arts Millwork prepare the technical shop drawings and plans used to build our custom millwork projects using CAD software.

Essential Functions

• Handle complex designing and drafting assignments under minimal supervision.
• Work with Project Managers regarding accuracy, design, drafting standards and design documentation.
• Collaborate with Cabinet Makers to ensure coordination of design is maintained.
• Generate production programming that complies with company standards.
• Provide visual guidelines and show how to construct a product or structure.
• Include technical details and specify dimensions, materials, and procedures in the shop drawings.
• Generate submittal drawings that comply with company standards and adequately communicate our intentions.

Qualifications: Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of drafting standards, mathematics, science, and engineering technology
• Solid background in CAD techniques
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical design skills

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school highly recommended
• Bachelor’s Degree a plus
• Drafting experience a plus
• Construction or woodworking background helpful
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements

• Regularly requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.