Design Manager
On-siteAuburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead design and oversight of pretreatment, E-coat lines, spray booths, curing ovens, and emissions abatement systems for industrial paint finishing facilities. Review and approve layouts, P&IDs, and detailed design packages while conducting feasibility studies and front-end engineering phases. Balance performance, cost, and scalability through multidisciplinary coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls teams. Ensure designs meet OSHA, NFPA, and EPA requirements, support procurement via technical bid evaluations, and manage design revisions during construction and commissioning. Mentor design personnel and facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering sessions.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience designing industrial paint finishing systems
- Strong background in pretreatment and E-coat line design
- Proven experience coordinating structural steel, piping, ductwork, and facility systems
- Proficiency with engineering drawings, P&IDs, layouts, and 3D coordination models
- Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills
- Ability to work extended periods at a computer
- Ability to travel to project sites as required
- Ability to access and inspect industrial equipment
- Must be able to wear required PPE and navigate multi-level industrial facilities
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
- Equivalent industry experience considered
- 10+ years of relevant design experience strongly preferred
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