We are passionate about integrating art, storytelling, and brand expression into the built environment. Consistency, thoroughness, passion, and craftsmanship are the fundamentals on which we have built SPM Design. Our team has decades of experience in design, multidisciplinary production, artisanal craftsmanship, and fabrication.
We design, curate, build, and install custom elements, such as large-scale art, environmental graphics, wayfinding, experience moments, exhibits, and public activation. We work directly with clients, architects, and interior designers to bring to life the art and design that overlays the traditional architecture scope. We are a fast-growing design and fabrication studio with a lot of exciting, unusual projects.
Position Summary
As Sr. Design Engineer, you are responsible for taking conceptual ideas from design development through design engineering, production, and installation. Collaboration with the Design and Production teams is imperative for delivering projects on time and on budget. Importantly, you should be proficient in Rhino 3D, the Adobe Suite, and Google Workplace.
Responsibilities As Sr. Design Engineer –
Meet with PM, Lead Designer, and Director of Fabrication to go over the scope of the project and download all relevant info, including:
Budget
Schedule
Design and/or site constraints
Research appropriate materials to be used for the project
Research appropriate hardware to be used for the project
Propose design-engineered solutions to the Director of Fabrication and PM for feedback
Including value-engineered solutions based on budget requirements
Provide shop drawings
For shop, vendors, clients, includes;
Technical, dimensioned drawings
Material take-offs
Hardware specs
Installation diagrams
Shop drawings to be per office standard that is currently being set
Coordinate with PM on what client needs for shop drawings (i.e., structural, etc.)
Coordinate with the fabrication team on details needed for fabrication
Develop production files for CNC (in-house)
Mentor and support junior staff
Develop estimates for fabrication of projects, including:
Design Engineering hours
Fabrication labor Hours
Materials and Hardware
Installation labor hours
Work with fabrication teams through the fabrication process
Provide material orders to the Shop Foreman for review and approval
Provide technical drawings to the fabricator
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
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