Wall Panel Designer

Mcbride Homes • Wildwood, MO

294d • $60,000 - $100,000

About The Position

McBride Building Supply, located in Cuba, MO, is a growing wood component manufacturing division of McBride Homes. McBride Homes is Missouri's largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With 1,008 closings in 2024, McBride ranks as the 33rd largest privately owned builder and the 66th largest overall according to Builder Magazine. McBride builds homes across the St. Louis Metro Area, including St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County. McBride is well known for the quality of construction on every home we build. McBride Building Supply & McBride Homes is seeking an experienced residential wall panel designer that has experience in designing wood component manufacturing. As a designer you will be responsible for designing building components such as manufactured wood framed wall panels and/or manufactured floor systems. This role will support all projects from design to production within our manufacturing facility. This position will be located in our corporate office in Chesterfield, MO. At McBride we work hard but also have great company perks. McBride offers competitive compensation, outstanding medical benefits, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, paid vacation, and many company outings!

Requirements

• Minimum associates degree in a technical program
• 3+ years of experience designing wall components or related shop drawings
• 3+ years of intense CAD experience
• Strong knowledge of residential framing best practices
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings
• Organized, detail oriented with excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Use both structural and architectural plans to produce wall panel component drawings within a CAD based system
• Generate completed drawings into 3D for review and analysis
• Strong knowledge of floor, wall and roof systems
• Resolve architectural and structural design conflicts
• Perform wall panel material take offs and produce materials list (BOM)
• Coordinate design closely with manager and plant operations
• Ensure design deadlines are hit to meet production schedules
• Clarify any specifications and answer questions from production floor and field construction staff
• Perform occasional post manufacturing/installation job site visits (design review)
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the capabilities for the factory equipment and products highly cost effective and production friendly component designs

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding medical benefits
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Paid vacation
• Many company outings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree