Corporate Standards - CAD Designer 3 (EFCO Center)

EFCO Corp. • Des Moines, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Purpose Lead advanced drafting projects by producing complex erection and mechanical drawings with minimal supervision. Resolve high-level design issues, contribute to EFCO’s drafting standards, and mentor junior team members to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across the team. EFCO Culture & Safety Statement Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace Innovation by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations. At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. Essential Functions Advanced Drawing & Design (35%) Develop complex erection drawings for custom or specialized projects. Resolve unique challenges independently using technical expertise and sound judgment. Problem-Solving & Innovation (25%) Identify and solve high-level design issues with creative, technically sound solutions that align with EFCO standards and customer needs. Project Communication & Coordination (15%) Serve as a key contact for project updates. Communicate with engineers, drafters, and field teams to maintain timelines and ensure alignment. Mentorship & Team Support (15%) Provide training and guidance to CAD Designer 1 and 2 team members. Promote a collaborative environment focused on consistency, quality, and development. Standards & Process Improvement (10%) Lead efforts to refine drafting standards and implement process improvements. Ensure follow-through and alignment with EFCO’s strategic goals. Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 years of drafting or engineering-related experience.
• Advanced proficiencyin CAD and database systems.
• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and general construction knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Customer site or job visit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex erection drawings for custom or specialized projects.
• Identify and solve high-level design issues with creative, technically sound solutions that align with EFCO standards and customer needs.
• Serve as a key contact for project updates.
• Communicate with engineers, drafters, and field teams to maintain timelines and ensure alignment.
• Provide training and guidance to CAD Designer 1 and 2 team members.
• Promote a collaborative environment focused on consistency, quality, and development.
• Lead efforts to refine drafting standards and implement process improvements.
• Ensure follow-through and alignment with EFCO’s strategic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees