xPL Designer - Remote/Hybrid

Turner Construction Company•Chicago, IL

2d•$85,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The xPL Designer provides precision and innovation in designing and developing components and details for offsite manufacturing solutions and manufactured products using advanced MCAD programs. The role supports product development, manufacturing, preconstruction, and project applications by creating detailed product designs and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The position is based in the xPL Offsite division, with a listed location in Chicago, Illinois, and is described as Remote/Hybrid. Travel is 10–20%. The role is salaried exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or trade experience; minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, construction, a related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
Experience in prefabrication, manufacturing, the commercial construction industry, and construction operations.
Proficiency in MCAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, CAD Mep, Rhino, or similar design software.
Familiarity with construction documentation and coordination software such as Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or BIM360.
Basic understanding of scripting and programming languages used to enhance design processes, such as Python, C#, or VB.Net.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Interpersonal and team-building skills, including the ability to work across organizational levels and with clients and vendors.
Ability to use active listening to understand others’ ideas, options, and opinions.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Project management experience, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Critical-thinking and analysis skills for decision-making and problem-solving.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation.
Professional verbal and written business communication skills, including effective presentation delivery.
Experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Design product details using Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DMFA) principles.
Design and develop detailed 3D models and drawings for offsite manufactured solutions and architectural manufactured products.
Develop into a product subject matter expert for the xPL Product Development team.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and consultants to develop product design details.
Work with engineering consultants to review product design compliance with applicable codes and confirm compliance with contractual document specifications.
Participate in prototype testing, conduct quality reviews, and contribute solutions for product design enhancements.
Collaborate with manufacturing and delegated design engineering teams to ensure products are manufactured without compromising design integrity.
Assist Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) and Preconstruction teams in applying products to project applications and identifying new products to develop.
Develop and apply scripting and programming skills to automate routine product design tasks.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.