Franke Group · 20 hours ago
CAD Designer II
Smyrna, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFranke Group is a leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens and foodservice systems. The CAD Designer II role involves applying engineering and architectural principles to design commercial kitchens, creating layouts, specifications, and ensuring compliance with local codes while supporting junior designers.
CoffeeConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingResidential
Responsibilities
Prepares scale remodel and new construction kitchen proposal drawings, documentation, 3D models, and 2D plans for review by customer for operational consideration
Prepares scale existing condition (as-built) drawings, documentation, 3D models and 2D plans by converting data collected on-site by advanced site capturing methods including but not limited to: laser scanning, point clouds, asset data information, photos, and floor plan sketches
Prepares scale equipment specification drawings outlining concepts, configurations and details for review by customer for operational, engineering, and manufacturing approval
Plots drawings for internal and external project consultants, team members, owners, and stakeholders
Maintains strict CAD drawing standards
Logs drawings and database entries as required
Participates in team discussions to ensure team alignment and group consensus on SOPs and WI’s
Coordinates kitchen layouts with external consultants of all trades and other areas of expertise
Works with local municipalities to ensure drawings meet local codes when necessary
Coordinates projects with external and internal sales teams to ensure drawings are completed on schedule per customer's requirements
Interacts frequently with internal and external customers throughout the design and development process
Maintains existing relationships, and promotes new relationships with internal and external customers, consultants, installers, contractors, and AHJ
Technical liaison of equipment, layouts and operations for external contractors, architects, installers and AHJ
Participates in development and maintenance of symbol libraries and drawing templates for all accounts in all drawing platforms as required
Performs quality control review on account contracts and quotations
Performs quality control review of drawings as required
May participate in the development, creation, and coordination of design criteria media, visualizations, and documentation as required through renderings, animations, elevations, sections, and isometric views
May create and/or define rendering materials, textures, and maps to be used in visualizations and documentation
May participate in the development and maintenance of department SOPs and WIs
Creates and maintains workload priorities and project deadlines for self and other team members as needed
May mentor, coach, teach and lead others, as needed
Reliable attendance is required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
General Office Computer and Software Skills
Working knowledge of general PC terminology, navigation, and tools
Windows 10 proficiency required
Intermediate MS Office knowledge in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Intermediate operational knowledge of Google software suite
Required advanced level of knowledge or greater of CAD design software, including but not limited to: AutoCAD, Revit
Required basic level of knowledge or greater of laser scanning processes, point cloud registration, processing, and exporting and the associated hardware and software knowledge
Intermediate Design: Ability to read and understand blueprints, specification sheets, and technical documents related to product information
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, 2D and 3D drawings and 3D models
Operational knowledge of restaurant procedures and practices, and the equipment and skills needed to perform various tasks within a restaurant environment
Intermediate Utility Design: Intermediate knowledge of utility requirements regarding electrical, plumbing, HVAC, gas, and other building systems in domestic and international configurations
Basic level of ability to size conduit, as well as calculate and balance loads of various trades
Intermediate Project Management: Intermediate ability to manage multiple projects of various scope, budget, schedule, and size at a time
Communication and coordination with various teams to ensure projects remain on task in a fast-paced environment within predefined company parameters
Intermediate Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
Intermediate Communication Skills - Ability to communicate and understand customer and sales team requirements with clarity and efficiency
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate at high level of confidence with the customer base
Maintain honest and ethical methods
Intermediate Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups
Advanced Mathematical Skills - Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Intermediate Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum 3 years of AutoCAD work experience or 1 year AutoCAD work experience and certification in AutoCAD 2016 or greater
Minimum 3 years of Revit work experience or 1 year Revit work experience and certification in Revit 2016 or greater certification
Preferred
Minimum 2 years prior work experience in the foodservice industry preferred
Prior work experience and/or certification in Autodesk Vault and Inventor preferred
Prior work experience and/or certification with Vray, 3dsMax, and/or Adobe design software suite preferred
Prior work experience and/or certification with point clouds and laser scanning preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Vision, Dental, and More) starting day 1
Free onsite clinic
Free life insurance
401k match up to 4%
Paid time off and 11 holidays.
Company
Franke Group
Franke Group is a machinery company that provides products for residential kitchens and bathrooms as well as for professional businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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