Senior CAD Designer

Koch Enterprises•Evansville, IN

About The Position

Koch Finishing Systems is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the design and development of thermal and acoustic panel systems used in industrial finishing environments. This role is responsible for producing layouts, detailed shop drawings, and flat patterns for fabrication, while managing multiple projects and collaborating closely with internal teams, architects, and customers throughout the approval process. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys taking a design from concept through production and thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in CAD, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience creating layouts, shop drawings, and fabrication-ready designs
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Experience working with fabricated sheet metal products
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills, with experience interacting with customers or external partners

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and mentoring other designers
Experience with insulated metal panel systems or similar products
Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor or similar
Understanding of flat pattern development and sheet metal fabrication processes
Experience working through customer approval cycles and revisions

Responsibilities

Develop Designers via project assignments and mentoring
Check Thermal and Acoustical designs prior to their release for manufacturing
Create layouts, detailed shop drawings, and fabrication sketches for thermal and acoustic panel systems
Develop accurate flat patterns for manufacturing and production
Design components and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
Interpret architectural drawings, project specifications, and customer requirements
Collaborate with the Sales and Estimating team to develop appropriate solutions and to understand the scope of proposed work
Work directly with project managers to refine designs and gain approvals
Collaborate with the Manufacturing Department to support their Requests for Information
Manage multiple active projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule commitments
Revise and update drawings based on customer feedback and internal review
Ensure designs are manufacturable, accurate, and aligned with production capabilities
Maintain organized documentation and adhere to company drafting standards