Design Supervisor | Sedro-Woolley

Dogwood Industries LLC; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Design Supervisor to lead our CAD Design team and support engineering, manufacturing, and project execution across multiple projects. In this role, you will oversee drawing production, quality control, design standards, and team development while serving as the primary link between the Design team and Design Manager.

Based at the Dogwood Sedro-Woolley Factory, WA, this in-office role requires a degree in CAD or engineering tech, 5+ years CAD design

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in CAD, Engineering Tech, or related field.
• 5+ years CAD design experience with 2+ years in leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of AISC standards, structural steel construction practices, and applicable building codes.
• Strong understanding of AWS code.
• Experience with structural steel, fabrication, and/or construction-related design.
• Knowledge of PDM systems, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, lead, mentor, and develop a CAD design team.
• Produce SolidWorks models and fabrication drawings.
• Manage workloads, schedules, and resources to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee design requests and coordinate priorities with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Project Management.
• Ensure accuracy and quality across CAD deliverables.
• Develop design standards, SOPs, templates, and seed model libraries.
• Identify fabrication, erection, and constructability issues early.
• Oversee BOM releases and ERP part setup guidance.
• Conduct design reviews and manage revision requests.
• Serve as a technical resource to manufacturing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD/Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM systems

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft 365

Job description

Description

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we enable high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Design Supervisor to lead our CAD Design team and support engineering, manufacturing, and project execution across multiple projects. In this role, you will oversee drawing production, quality control, design standards, and team development while serving as the primary link between the Design team and Design Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, lead, mentor, and develop a team of CAD designers.
• Produce, review and deliver accurate, complete and timely SolidWorks models, fabrication drawings, and design documentation.
• Manage workloads, schedules, and design resources to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee design requests and coordinate priorities with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Project Management.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all CAD deliverables.
• Communicate schedule concerns and technical issues to management.
• Develop and maintain design standards, SOPs, templates, and seed model libraries.
• Identify potential fabrication, erection, and constructability issues before drawings are released for production.
• Oversee BOM releases and support ERP part setup and standardization efforts.
• Conduct design reviews and manage drawing revision requests from production.
• Serve as a technical resource to manufacturing teams and help resolve design-related issues.
• Assist in developing KPI’s and a visual management system.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and customer focus with design and detailing processes, standards, templates, and workflows.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of CAD design experience and 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of AISC standards, structural steel construction practices, and applicable building codes.
• Strong understanding of AWS code
• Experience with structural steel, fabrication, and/or construction-related design.
• Knowledge of PDM systems, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but may include visits to the manufacturing facilities or jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing the telephone frequently, and participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, third party vendors, etc. There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle materials and be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Compensation

$100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years.
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.
• This is a full time, in office position. Remote/hybrid options are not available, at this time.

Location

This position is based out of the Dogwood Sedro-Woolley Factory at 500 Metcalf St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. Travel to Dogwood's Corporate office in Bothell and Everett Factory may be required.

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Dogwood's HR department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.