Truss Design Manager

SnapDragon Associates, LLC; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SnapDragon Associates, LLC in Waynesboro, VA is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead its design team. This hands-on leadership role requires technical depth in truss and wall panel design and the ability to guide a growing team.

You will oversee the full design process from intake through final release, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, while collaborating closely with sales, production, and customers to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a design team in manufacturing or construction.
• Strong knowledge of truss and wall panel design.
• Proven ability to influence relationships and lead a team.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full design process from intake to release.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and customers.
• Develop and mentor designers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Truss design

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our client, a respected and family-oriented manufacturer of structural building components in the Waynesboro, VA area, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead its growing design team.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both technical depth in truss and wall panel design and a strong ability to connect with people and lead a team. The organization is looking for a leader who can positively influence relationships, instill confidence across the sales team and customer base, and bring a steady, engaging presence to the design function.

You will be responsible for overseeing the full design process from project intake through final release, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with company standards. In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales, production, and customers to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions while guiding and developing a team of designers.