Kitchen Innovation & CAD Design Analyst

Inspire-Brands; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands is seeking an Analyst to support design and engineering for kitchen concepts across its multi-brand portfolio, translating concepts into detailed layouts and drawings. You will work with a lead Manager to establish 2D/3D CAD models, review third-party drawings, and help create standards and databases that drive enterprise kitchen initiatives.

You will collaborate with Brand and Internal Operations Partners, develop design documentation, and contribute to throughput studies while

Qualifications

• Developing ability to read, understand and model restaurant plans and kitchen adaptations.
• Proficiency in graphic illustration and detailed communication.
• Developing expertise in 2D CAD modeling (AutoCAD) and specification development (3D / Revit preferred).
• Knowledge of software related to communication, organization and project management.
• Developing knowledge of space planning, restaurant design, kitchen equipment and restaurant operations.
• Willingness to learn industry regulations and standards and data analytics.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with managerial supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and Engineering (Drafting): Supports development of new concepts and layouts.
• Executes detailed drawings for review in preparation for manufacture.
• Reviews drawings from 3rd party manufacturers for standards compliance.
• Builds component blocks (2D and 3D as needed).
• Supports planning and execution of operational mock-ups via component design and mild fabrication.
• Contributes to throughput studies and simulations related to build and team activities.
• Communicates standards across brands to internal and external partners.
• Collaborates with Brand and Internal Operations Partners on non-standard kitchen applications.
• Assists with custom fabrication specifications with external partners.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Revit

2D/3D modeling

Space planning

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Data analytics

Education

Associates Degree in Architectural or Mechanical Drafting

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

2D CAD

3D modeling

Job description

Inspire Brands is seeking an Analyst to support design and engineering for kitchen concepts across its multi-brand portfolio, translating concepts into detailed layouts and drawings. You will work with a lead Manager to establish 2D/3D CAD models, review third-party drawings, and help create standards and databases that drive enterprise kitchen initiatives.

You will collaborate with Brand and Internal Operations Partners, develop design documentation, and contribute to throughput studies while