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Kawneer Company, Inc.

Senior Designer

Kawneer Company, Inc., Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States, 22802


Job Description

We have an immediate opening with our Arconic/Kawneer business for a

Senior Designer

that is driven by creating design solutions for our commercial development customers! This position is based at our office in Harrisonburg, VA.

The successful candidate will have the ability to conceptualize building enclosures, drawing technical façade construction details, and assisting with the specifications of writing and reviewing architectural/ shop drawings, testing, and construction. In addition, the candidate must have experience in the design and/or engineering of a variety of facades including unitized curtain walls.

Our major projects are diverse in scale, detail, and complexity, may require some minor travel throughout North America (mostly United States, Canada, and Mexico) and some international travel, and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time is essential.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities include:Create proposal details in support of sales pursuit efforts, using depth of Kawneer drafting experience for standardization of detailing and components maintained within MPG custom libraries.Understanding architectural and structural documents is crucial to this function.Custom extrusion die drawings and glazing component part drawings are often created for assuring accurate quotes.Secondary role is to generate thermal models and simulations to evaluate custom system performance with full thermal report output.Special circumstances have required developing unusual project condition details or mock-up drawings and/or assembly and installation instructions in support of execution of contracts.Working from architectural documents and using input from sales and design manager, create proposal drawings supporting bid.Run extrusion profile properties and create custom component drawings for pricingDevelop thermal models and simulation reportsMaintains MPG custom and standard library in conjunction with Vault and stays current with Kawneer drafting practices and templatesCreating custom component drawingsModifying standard product detailingThe ideal candidate will possess:

Experience with SEF, curtainwall, and unitized curtainwallKnowledge of Kawneer products and its applicationStrong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlinesAbility to take initiative and manage projects from beginning to the endAutoCAD, Revit, InventorThermal ModelingBlue BeamMS Office SuiteVaultMajor customers:

Internal Customers: Project Management, Engineering, Drafting, Design, Estimating, Sales, Corporate Lead Team, Production Control, Tooling and Manufacturing Departments.External Customers: Kawneer Customers, Architects, Vendors and General Contractors.Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

An Associate degree related to architecture, mechanical engineering or Drafting Certificate from an accredited institution.Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction industry to include facades and building design.Minimum 3 years of experience in CAD related softwareEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of experience as an architectural or structural designer for projects of $1 million or more in valueExperience in 3D modeling including thermal modelingExperience with unitized curtain wall design

About Us

Arconic Corporation

is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

At Arconic, we:

Act With Integrity.

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguard our Future.

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together.

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty.

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence.

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value.

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

About the Team

ABOUT HARRISONBURG, VA FACILITY. Harrisonburg is an independent city located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. The City of Harrisonburg is centrally located within two hours in any direction of Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The city is a special blend of small-town hospitality mixed with vibrant culinary and recreational options. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Shenandoah National Park, and a multitude of parks and trails. Home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg is a tourist destination which offers world class entertainment and many unique attractions.