Design Supervisor

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we enable high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world.

If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Design Supervisor to lead our CAD Design team and support engineering, manufacturing, and project execution across multiple projects. In this role, you will oversee drawing production, quality control, design standards, and team development while serving as the primary link between the Design team and Design Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, lead, mentor, and develop a team of CAD designers.
• Produce, review and deliver accurate, complete and timely Solid Works models, fabrication drawings, and design documentation.
• Manage workloads, schedules, and design resources to meet project deadlines.
• Oversee design requests and coordinate priorities with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Project Management.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all CAD deliverables.
• Communicate schedule concerns and technical issues to management.
• Develop and maintain design standards, SOPs, templates, and seed model libraries.
• Identify potential fabrication, erection, and constructability issues before drawings are released for production.
• Oversee BOM releases and support ERP part setup and standardization efforts.
• Conduct design reviews and manage drawing revision requests from production.
• Serve as a technical resource to manufacturing teams and help resolve design-related issues.
• Assist in developing KPI’s and a visual management system.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and customer focus with design and detailing processes, standards, templates, and workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of CAD design experience and 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency with Solid Works.
• Working knowledge of AISC standards, structural steel construction practices, and applicable building codes.
• Strong understanding of AWS code
• Experience with structural steel, fabrication, and/or construction-related design.
• Knowledge of PDM systems, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but may include visits to the manufacturing facilities or jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing the telephone frequently, and participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, third party vendors, etc.

There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle materials and be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Compensation

$100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on…