Wall Panel Designer

Energy Panel Structures; Graettinger (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Panel Structures in Iowa is seeking a Wall Panel Designer to design wall panels using CAD/REVIT and engineering drawings. You will interpret architectural and structural drawings and collaborate with Engineering, Production and Sales to translate concepts into component layouts.

Responsibilities include drafting layouts, refining designs to meet customer specs, creating plant work orders, and maintaining safety and training.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accurate drafting are required.
• Proficiency with CAD/REVIT tools and strong reading of drawings.
• Experience with Excel/Word for documentation and data management.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAD or equivalent design software to create wall panel layouts.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings for layouts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Sales to refine designs to customer specs.
• Develop component documents for plant work orders.
• Plan and pace work to meet productivity goals.
• Adhere to safety policies and complete trainings.

Skills

attention to detail

math and measurement

communication skills

time management

Education

Engineering degree (2-4 years preferred)

CAD/REVIT experience preferred

Tools

CAD

REVIT

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Wall Panel Designer

This position is responsible for designing wall panels using engineering/design software. This position will utilize architectural drawings, structural drawings, and specification from architects to create the layouts and component drawings. This person will communicate on a daily basis with both internal and external customers ensuring all critical information is correctly incorporated into the component designs and layouts.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) equipment or equivalent design software.
• Create wall panel layouts using engineering and design software.
• Read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Confer with Engineering, Production and Sales to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
• Modify and refine designs to conform to customer specifications, production limitations or building plan modifications.
• Develop component documents for plant work orders.
• Plan and pace own work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related productivity goals.
• Understand and observe all company safety policies and procedures.
• Attend/complete all applicable/assigned trainings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of construction/building products sufficient to determine appropriate structural applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Math and measurement skills are essential.
• Demonstrated proficiency with drafting, architectural design or CAD applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural drawings.
• Ability to communicate with Sales/Engineering/Job-site crews.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated ability to manage time and schedules.

Education

• 3-5 years experience in wall panel components, preferably ITW
• 2-4 year engineering degree preferred, but not required.
• CAD/REVIT experience preferred.