Lead Engineer (Allentown)

Job Description Job Description The position is responsible for timely design engineering output of the Engineering group and coordination with outside consulting engineers. The position provides key support for product design, shop drawings, panel sketches, details, and schedules of product components. Engineering output is provided to internal customers such as manufacturing, sales, and project management, and external customers such as Construction Managers/Architects/Wall Consultants. The position includes daily coordination with the Design and Drafting group to ensure that the proper engineering information is provided to keep the designers/drafters on schedule. The position is also responsible for researching the best available hardware and software technology and use processes available and integrating into our operating systems and procedures with the approval of senior management. The Lead Engineer reports directly to the Director of Design and Drafting. Due to a retirement, we seek to fill this position immediately. Responsibilities Engineering Production Continuously strive to develop and improve prefabricated panel design and system performance. Continuously develop and record best practices. Lead development of the design load statement for the Project. Provide technical input, review, approval, and personally prepare accurate and thorough calculations supporting our panel framing designs, connections, including glass and aluminum, windows, building attachments, and system cladding components for review and approval by the internal project team and Project EOR and Wall Consultant. Stamp/Seal calculation sets. Distribute to and follow up with the Project Team and EOR as necessary. Personally review Project contract drawings, specifications, and relevant shop drawings to assure compliance with Project requirements and applicable codes. Analyze, develop solutions, and approve field modifications that may vary from approved shop drawings. Periodically visit job sites and the manufacturing area to assure compliance with approved shop drawings. Engineering Management Actively manage the day-to-day performance of engineering personnel and outside consulting engineers to optimize output consistent with the Workflow plan to optimize quality, accuracy, and timeliness. Collaborate in a team-oriented environment with peers in manufacturing and design and drafting. Maintain competence through continuing education and updating knowledge of codes and standards. Maintain a lessons learned diary for each project to be shared with the project team and used for growth and development. Proactively interact with Wall Consultants and technical vendor representatives to develop new manufacturing standards. QUALIFICATIONS Professional registration in state(s) of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or New York (or ability to receive registration in near term). Proficient in RISA Structural Analysis and Revit. Working within an environment that requires integration between design/drafting and other functional areas of the business. Engineering design and detailing experience, preferably in exterior wall systems. Experience with finite element analysis is beneficial. Understanding of architectural or structural drawings and window, curtain wall, louver, steel, or concrete shop drawings, required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Able to be a creative thinker and devise clever solutions to complex problems. Able to train and coach others. Organized, detail orientated and able to follow verbal and written instruction with minimal supervision. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to represent the Company professionally, ethically and accurately. COMPENSATION The company provides a competitive compensation and benefit package, including an attractive base salary, an incentive opportunity, and very generous employee benefits. Recruiter Instructions

Created: 2025-09-29