Senior Designer - Industrial Plant Layout

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on designer who can independently create complex 3D industrial layouts.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D layouts for automotive paint shops and process manufacturing facilities using AutoCAD 3D.
• Develop original layouts and drawings from project concepts, customer information, engineering requirements, and building documentation.
• Create and assemble project coordination drawings supporting bidding, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Use Navisworks to combine and coordinate 3D models and identify potential layout conflicts.
• Lead layout and BIM coordination activities to support efficient, collision-free installation.
• Develop and maintain process manufacturing layouts and facility-level building documentation.
• Coordinate equipment placement, access requirements, clearances, and interfaces between building systems and paint finishing equipment.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, equipment information, and customer documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and resolve real or potential layout and design issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, estimating, project management, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Complete drawings and layout revisions according to agreed project schedules.
• Maintain accurate drawing revisions, document distribution, and project design records.
• Conduct field measurements and provide onsite design support when required.
• Support project teams throughout design, installation, and commissioning.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Design, CAD, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5–7 years of experience creating layouts for manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, or process manufacturing environments.
• Advanced hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD 3D.
• Experience using Navisworks for 3D model coordination and layout integration.
• Demonstrated ability to create original drawings and layouts—not solely review, redline, or revise the work of others.
• Experience developing process manufacturing layouts and building documentation.
• Experience interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Understanding of BIM coordination, equipment interfaces, spatial requirements, and multidisciplinary facility layouts.
• Experience with MicroStation or Inventor may be considered when accompanied by strong industrial 3D layout experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% based on project requirements.