Design Manager

US LBM•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Design Manager is a senior management position that supervises a design staff. The position may be based at a single location or have responsibilities across multiple locations. The manager oversees the daily operation of a manufacturing design group, including scheduling designer assignments, reviewing customer-submitted plans for completeness before design work proceeds, and reviewing completed designs for integrity and code compliance. The role also includes employee reviews, other HR functions, and training for the design department. The Design Manager works with staff Professional Engineers or MiTek Engineers on code compliance. All employees are expected to perform other assigned duties, comply with company policies and standards, adhere to the company’s workplace safety commitment, and participate in and complete assigned training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in design, engineering, or architecture, or equivalent work experience.
4–6 years as a manufacturing designer in the building materials industry.
Full understanding of industry-standard design software.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Computer and design software literacy.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation of a manufacturing design group.
Schedule designer assignments.
Review customer-submitted plans to determine whether the information needed to proceed with design work is available.
Review completed designs for design integrity and code compliance.
Conduct employee reviews and other HR functions.
Work with staff Professional Engineers or MiTek Engineers regarding code compliance.
Conduct training related to the design department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with company policies and standards.
Adhere to the company’s commitment to workplace safety.
Participate in and complete assigned training.