Designer - Facilities Design

SupportFinity™; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Education reimbursement

401(k) program with employer match

Wellness & on-campus activities

Generous vacation accrual

Job summary

Applied Medical is seeking a Designer for the Facilities Design team to manage expansion, alteration, and reconfiguration of facilities. You will translate stakeholder needs into compliant design criteria and develop complete drawing packages, collaborating with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, and Construction teams.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD drafting, on-site verification, and maintaining accurate as-built records, with a focus on delivering compliant, constructible solutions within

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering, architecture, interior design, or drafting.
• Three years of design experience related to facilities, construction, or architectural design.
• Experience managing design projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency using AutoCAD for 2D drafting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction documents with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Convert stakeholder requirements into comprehensive facilities design criteria and draw packages.
• Use AutoCAD to prepare detailed construction drawings and update as-built records.
• Take on-site measurements and verify room/site dimensions for accurate documentation.
• Review red-line revisions with Operations and Construction teams and maintain archived drawings.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Facilities teams to produce drawing packages for projects.
• Lead facilities design team meetings and drive alignment and collaboration.

Skills

AutoCAD

Construction documentation

Space planning

Project coordination

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Vault software

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Applied Medical is a new-generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute to a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description

The Designer on the Facilities Design team manages facility design projects that support the expansion, alteration, and reconfiguration of Applied Medical facilities. This role translates stakeholder and operational needs into compliant facilities design criteria, develops complete drawing packages, and delivers solutions that address facility design requests. The Designer contributes to space planning, construction coordination, and asset management while partnering closely with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, and Construction teams at Applied Medical.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert stakeholder requirements into comprehensive facilities design criteria aligned with standard operating procedures and corporate design standards.
• Utilize AutoCAD to prepare detailed construction drawings and translate field notes into accurate record and as-built drawings.
• Conduct on-site measurements and technical verifications of rooms and sites to establish and maintain accurate as-built documentation.
• Analyze red-line revisions in collaboration with Operations and Construction teams and update archived drawings in accordance with company policy.
• Fulfill facility design requests by synthesizing cross-functional data and collaborating with Engineering and Facilities teams to produce drawing packages for internal and permitted projects.
• Facilitate and lead facilities design team meetings to align objectives, resolve design challenges, and streamline workflows.
• Review permitted construction documents and perform technical analyses to ensure compliance with internal protocols, building codes, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor project milestones and provide regular progress updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Facilities teams to support interior and exterior building assets, including space planning, landscaping, and maintenance design.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Facility design projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with operational, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Design criteria accurately reflect stakeholder needs and translate effectively into constructible drawing packages.
• As-built and record documentation remains current, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Cross-functional teams experience clear communication, timely updates, and effective collaboration.
• Design reviews and meetings result in aligned decisions and reduced downstream rework.
• Facility assets and space planning solutions support efficient, scalable operations.

Position Requirements

This Position Requires the Following Skills and Attributes

• Earn an associate degree or demonstrate equivalent experience in engineering, architecture, interior design, or drafting.
• Bring three years of design experience related to building facilities, construction, or architectural design.
• Demonstrate experience managing design projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Apply advanced proficiency using AutoCAD for two dimensional drafting.
• Use Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, and Excel effectively.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by identifying client needs through solution-focused inquiry.
• Analyze building codes and regulations to ensure compliance within large-scale space planning and facility design efforts.
• Read and interpret complex construction documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Apply a foundational understanding of industrial processes and material flow.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, clean-room, warehouse, and office building improvements.
• Apply strong knowledge of construction detailing and standard drawing conventions.
• Organize work effectively, prioritize tasks, and manage time to meet project deadlines.
• Use manual and digital measuring tools to validate site dimensions and ensure accurate translation from design to implementation.

Preferred

The Following Skills and Attributes Are Preferred

• Demonstrate proficiency using Adobe Photoshop for design visualization.
• Apply working knowledge of Vault software.
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency using Autodesk Revit for three dimensional modeling and rendering.
• Bring experience preparing architectural and engineering submittal packages for city or municipal approval.
• Support Drafter I and Drafter II activities and assist team leaders and managers during design coordination meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $71000 - $85000 / year (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.

All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.

About the company

Applied Medical