Component Designer - Prefabrication

Position Title: Component Designer/Drafter

Location: Buckner KY (relocation assistance provided)

FLSA Designation: Exempt/Fulltime

Reports To: Design Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

US Housing Components is a local prefabrication company located in Buckner Kentucky that manufactures wooden trusses and wall panels for multifamily homes and hotels. The Component Designer utilizes AutoCAD software tools to design the structural building components from architectural plans and specifications including wood floor trusses roof trusses and/or wall panels. Other duties include creating prototypes layouts and models for product components a system or a manufacturing process using CAE tools; performing analysis to find flaws or inefficiencies in designs and to model solutions; collecting and assembling data; other duties as assigned by a manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• Design/Drafting experience
• Experience using design software
  
• Revit software experience preferred
• AutoCAD software experience required
• Experience in prefabrication or facility construction industry required

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to multitask/work on three to four projects concurrently
• High degree of selfmotivation and independent decision making
• Proven work experience as a Drafter/Designer in a similar role
• Proficient in MS Office Applications
• Work independently from verbal instructions from managers and team
• Understands Design Principles
• Strong math skills
• Work well with all departments
• Timemanagement skill