Wall Panel Designer

Mead Lumber•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$26 - $36

About The Position

The Wall Panel Designer is primarily responsible for creating accurate wall panel designs, according to customer specifications. This role ensures all designs meet applicable codes and standards while supporting sales, customers, and production teams throughout the project lifecycle. The Designer also assists with estimating and helps resolve design-related issues during manufacturing.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent mathematics skills, specifically geometry skills.
Strong knowledge/understanding of AutoCAD software application. Prefer MiTek software experience.
Minimum of one year construction background or related experience in framing.
High school degree or equivalent. Associate’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite.
Outstanding organizational skills to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Must have ability to operate independently in a high volume environment with minimal direction.
May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50lbs.
Occasionally may conduct job responsibilities in non-administrative environments such as the storage yard, production facility or customer job sites.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of wall panel estimating is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, draft and prepare panel drawings using AutoCAD and various applications.
Provide support to the customer and sales staff by evaluating customer design requirements and communicating and resolving issues and concerns.
Develop design solutions, create drawings, submit bill of materials and source vendors for customer proposals.
Ensure design compliance with all required standards.
Perform and analyze industrial engineering time and activity studies.
Apply value added techniques to material handling and manufacturing processes.
Communicate job status with internal staff, general contractors and customers.
Ensure most current expectations are communicated effectively to all relevant individuals.
Facilitate customer requests for change orders and ensure execution of the approved changes through relevant processes.
Perform estimating functions related to the design and scope of assigned jobs.
Panel Designers report to the Panel Design Manager. The Panel Designer does not have any direct reports.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Plan
Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Program