Truss Designer IV

Wilson Lumber Company; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Lumber Company in Madison, AL seeks a Truss Designer IV to lead the design team, optimize truss designs, and mentor designers while coordinating with production and field operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with sales, ensuring designs meet customer scopes, and maintaining compliance with building codes and company standards. On-site requirement with minimal travel and strong leadership needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical education.
• 8–10 years of design experience.
• 5 years in multi-family/commercial truss design.
• Preferred: training and mentoring peers.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily design department resources, scheduling and workflow prioritization.
• Mentor design team members and support professional growth.
• Serve as primary contact for internal teams and external customers.
• Collaborate with the sales team to align designs with customer expectations and project scopes.
• Create and review truss designs, optimizing for material efficiency and cost.
• Use MiTek and AutoCAD to deliver accurate designs; perform inspections and repairs as needed.
• Develop strategies to achieve departmental goals and improve workflows.
• Identify solutions to reduce design errors and improve material utilization.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Sales-minded

Education

Associate degree or technical education

Tools

MiTek design software

AutoCAD

Job description

The Truss Designer IV leads the design team and ensures efficient scheduling, resource management, and high-quality design outputs. This role supports Wilson Lumber Company’s strategic goals of operational excellence and customer satisfaction by collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, optimizing truss designs, and mentoring team members. The Truss Designer IV also drives innovation and ensures compliance with building codes and company standards.

Scope of the Position:

This on-site role, operates from the Madison, AL location. The Truss Designer IV is a primary point of contact for customers and the sales team. This role requires minimal travel (<25%) and focuses on leading design initiatives, resolving complex technical challenges, and maintaining a seamless connection between design, production, and field operations.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management

• Manage daily design department resources, including scheduling and workflow prioritization.
• Mentor and provide guidance to design team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external customers, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
• Collaborate with the sales team to align designs with customer expectations and project scopes.

Design and Optimization

• Create and review truss designs, optimizing for material efficiency, production capabilities, and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize software like MiTek and AutoCAD to deliver accurate and innovative designs. Perform inspections, jobsite repairs, and technical troubleshooting as required.

Process Improvement and Goal Tracking

• Develop strategies to achieve departmental goals, improve design workflows, and enhance team productivity.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to reduce design errors and improve material utilization.

Position Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of blueprint reading, truss production requirements, and field operations.
• Expertise in MiTek design software and related tools.
• Proficiency in advanced mathematical concepts and their practical application in truss design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and multitasking skills with a sales-oriented mindset.

Education and Experience:

• Required: Associate degree or equivalent technical education.
• Required: 8–10 years of design experience, including 5 years in multi-family/commercial truss design.
• Preferred: Proven track record of training and mentoring peers.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and move frequently throughout the day.
• Flexibility to adapt to diverse environments, including production areas and job sites.