Fabrication Design Manager
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Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Design Manager / Lead Drafter
Pennsylvania (Hybrid)
A rapidly growing architectural fabrication company is seeking a Design Manager / Lead Drafter to play a key leadership role in its expanding design and engineering operations. This is a hands-on role that combines technical drafting expertise with design management and team coordination responsibilities.
About the Role
This position requires someone who excels in both hands-on drafting and managing the design process across multiple teams. You will produce detailed architectural and fabrication drawings develop 3D models and coordinate design efforts with internal teams and engineering consultants. You will be a key leader as the company expands helping guide design operations and ensure continued success.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed architectural fabrication and shop drawings using AutoCAD and SketchUp
- Develop 3D models renderings and design visualizations
- Manage design workflows and coordinate with engineering consultants for structural review
- Serve as the primary design liaison between sales engineering estimating fabrication and installation teams
- Lead design reviews and resolve conflicts between design intent structural requirements and manufacturability
- Incorporate engineering feedback maintain version control and ensure up-to-date drawing sets
- Provide technical support to fabrication and installation teams throughout the project lifecycle
- Support nationwide scaling efforts by helping develop processes standards and mentoring future team members
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in architectural drafting façade systems metal fabrication or related design disciplines
- Expert proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp (Required)
- Strong understanding of structural concepts and building components
- Experience coordinating with engineering consultants and cross-functional internal teams
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
- Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills
- Leadership mindset with interest in growing into a nationwide design team management role
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Revit SolidWorks or Rhino
- Background in canopy systems building envelopes architectural metals or custom fabrication
- Familiarity with building codes ADA requirements and construction documentation
Why This Role
- Be part of a high-growth company scaling nationwide
- Take a key leadership role as the company expands guiding design operations and ensuring continued success
- Blend creative architectural design with hands-on technical drafting and real-world fabrication
- Career advancement opportunities into senior design leadership or engineering management
- Competitive salary benefits and a collaborative work culture
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- CNC Laser Cutting
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Press Brake Machine
- Cost Control
- OSHA
- Fabrication
- Production Planning
- Welding
- Supervising Experience
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