Racking CAD Designer

Default Brand; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Distribution Centers is seeking a Design Engineer to design and manage structural and roll form racking systems for warehouse projects nationwide. You will create floor plans, BOMs, and drawings for vendor installation while coordinating with operations, engineering, and procurement to keep projects on track.

This role requires CAD proficiency, attention to detail, and strong vendor communication to optimize space and ensure safe storage within distribution centers.

Qualifications

• CAD software proficiency required.
• Understanding of structural and roll form racking systems.
• Strong attention to detail in technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication for vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and document structural and roll form racking systems for Distribution Centers.
• Create floor plans and elevations; develop BOMs; produce vendor drawings and specs.
• Manage multiple racking projects across locations; track timelines and deadlines.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain quotes and ensure proper installation.
• Support warehouse layout planning and space utilization improvements; adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Racking systems knowledge

Technical documentation

Organizational skills

Vendor coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $18.68 USD to $28.02 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Position Overview

Design and manage structural and roll form racking systems for Ashley Furniture Distribution Centers, ensuring efficient warehouse space utilization and safe material storage solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Documentation

• Create detailed floor plans and elevations for structural and roll form racking systems in Distribution Centers
• Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) for racking projects
• Produce technical drawings and specifications for vendor installation

Project Management

• Manage multiple racking projects simultaneously across different locations
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain competitive quotes for installation
• Track project timelines and ensure deliverables meet deadlines

Operational Support

• Assist in planning and executing racking materials relocations between sites
• Evaluate and optimize existing racking configurations
• Support warehouse layout planning and space utilization improvements
• Pivot between competing priorities as business needs change
• Respond to urgent requests while maintaining ongoing project commitments
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including warehouse operations, engineering, and procurement

Required Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Understanding of structural and roll form racking systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Effective communication skills for vendor and stakeholder coordination

PAY RANGE: $18.68-$28.02/Hour

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