Corporate Standards - CAD Designer ; EFCO Center

Corporate Standards - CAD Designer 3 (EFCO Center)

Des Moines, IA, USA

Lead advanced drafting projects by producing complex erection and mechanical drawings with minimal supervision. Resolve high‑level design issues, contribute to EFCO’s drafting standards, and mentor junior team members to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across the team.

Act with Integrity by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for Quality through continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making. Embrace Innovation by being self‑aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver Super Service by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities.

• Advanced Drawing & Design (35%):
  Develop complex erection drawings for custom or specialized projects. Resolve unique challenges independently using technical expertise and sound judgment.
• Problem‑Solving & Innovation (25%):
  Identify and solve high‑level design issues with creative, technically sound solutions that align with EFCO standards and customer needs.
• Project Communication & Coordination (15%):
  Serve as a key contact for project updates. Communicate with engineers, drafters, and field teams to maintain timelines and ensure alignment.
• Mentorship & Team Support (15%):
  Provide training and guidance to CAD Designer 1 and 2 team members. Promote a collaborative environment focused on consistency, quality, and development.
• Standards & Process Improvement (10%):
  Lead efforts to refine drafting standards and implement process improvements. Ensure follow‑through and alignment with EFCO’s strategic goals.

Additional duties may be assigned as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing to meet organizational goals and priorities.

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of drafting or engineering‑related experience. Customer site or job visit experience preferred.
• Certification(s) and License(s): N/A
• Leadership: N/A
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in CAD and database systems. Strong PC skills required.
• Other Requirements: Strong blueprint reading skills and general construction knowledge. Strong problem‑solving skills. Mechanical aptitude and basic math proficiency. No travel required.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiently uses job‑specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
• Development and Follow‑Through: Invests in others’ growth and ensures execution of plans and commitments.

EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light:
Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.:
  Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the…