Engineering Designer – Millwork (Manager)

Building dreams is our Passion. JK2 Scenic is a full service theming contractor providing unique projects in the retail, theme park, entertainment, hospitality, and restaurant industries. If you are outgoing, authentic and passionate about what you do, and if you want to grow and be part of an amazing company, then keep reading!

About Us: JK2 Scenic is based in Apopka, Florida and is a qualified Woman-Owned Business. We’ve carved out a niche for architectural millwork, theming and specialty items in the construction industry and are well known and respected for our commitment to quality and service to our customers. We offer our employees a competitive compensation package and a culture where employees are valued and respected.

The Engineering Designer is a pre-construction problem solver; a subject matter expert, specifically in the areas of technical millwork manufacturing and the millwork building processes. The ideal candidate for this role has a creative mind and extensive millwork expertise. This position is responsible for developing engineering solutions for unique, complicated millwork designs, and incorporating engineering solutions early in the design phase, and ultimately transferring solutions into custom millwork shop drawings, created by the drafting/engineering team, for fabrication in the millwork shop.

A high level of importance is placed on the process of understanding project requirements and productively translating concepts and ideas into manufacturing documents.

• Read, review and accurately interpret architectural and interior design drawings.
• Understand the contracted scope of work, review design details to problem-solve and provide creative solutions during the design phase (pre-fabrication).
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Production Manager and Shop Manager to resolve challenges and meet project deadlines.
• Demonstrate a high level of mathematical knowledge with a creative and analytical mindset.

The core duties of the Engineering Designer include:

1. Shop Drawing Management (design engineering change management)
2. Fabrication/Material Management (materials, finishes, sizes, quantities, product types)
3. Quality Assurance/Quality Control

This position is critical to the success of JK2 Scenic, as the drafting team brings to life the vision of our clients and requires creativity to take initial design concepts and turn them into a final product.

The Engineering Designer will interact with other departments within the business, to include: Design and Development, Estimating, Project Management, Finance, Purchasing, and the Production Team. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation is required to properly and accurately design products for fabrication and shop assembly. The Engineering Designer will work collaboratively to troubleshoot any fabrication issues to ensure that the quality of the shop drawings and product designs meet company standards and specifications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, construction or civil estimating.
• Knowledge of the project management lifecycle from conception to realization.
• Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of external professionals and in-house staff.
• Must be flexible and versatile, able to work with imagination and ingenuity.
• Must be able to multi-task while balancing changing priorities and challenges.
• Proficient using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software (Microvellum, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, AlphaCAM).
• Proficient with Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, search engines). Knowledge of Smartsheet application is a plus.

Following the JK2 Way, exemplifying leadership to promote growth (for our people and the business), and displaying a resolve for continuous improvement to standardize our processes and procedures, is essential for success. This position will be instrumental in taking JK2 Scenic from GOOD to GREAT and has the potential for future promotion opportunities.

Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 annual

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JK2 Core Values: Creative Minded, Solution Driven, Quality Focused and Respected Partners (Teamwork!).

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