xPL Designer - Remote/Hybrid

Turner Construction•Atlanta, GA

1d•$85,000 - $130,000

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 designs product details using Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DMFA) principles and develops detailed 3D models and drawings for offsite-manufactured solutions and architectural manufactured products. The designer will develop subject-matter expertise for the xPL Product Development team and collaborate with stakeholders, consultants, engineering, manufacturing, delegated design engineering, Offsite Manufacturing, and Preconstruction teams. The position also contributes to prototype testing, quality reviews, product enhancements, and automation of routine design tasks. This is a regular, salaried-exempt position with an estimated annual salary range of $85,000 to $130,000. The position is listed as Remote/Hybrid and is based in Chicago, Illinois, with 10–20% travel. Work is regularly performed in an office setting and/or remote location, with occasional work at construction sites, manufacturer locations, offices, or other off-site venues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Mechanical, Structural, or Industrial Engineering or a related field, or trade experience, with at least 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 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 apply active listening skills 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 and organizational skills, with 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.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regular mobility, frequent computer use, occasional travel, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Design product details by applying 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.
Collaborate with engineering consultants to review product designs for compliance with applicable codes and 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 product manufacturing does not compromise design integrity.
Assist Offsite Manufacturing and Preconstruction teams in applying products to project applications and identifying new products for development.
Develop and apply scripting and programming skills to automate routine product design tasks.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.