Product Designer

Product Designer

Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary

Product Designers are responsible for drawing 3rd party approvals as well as production prints for Home Building Facility (HBF). Designers will work heavily with the Home Building Facility (HBF) when completing the drawing packages and all plans must be in conformance with HBF design specs and construction design sheets. Additionally, plans must conform to HUD or MOD code requirements, manufacturing needs, and Clayton Homes drawing standards using Computer Aided Drafting (latest versions of AutoCAD).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serve Home Building Facilities with drawings to construct all models per DAPIA manual and building codes by using latest versions of AutoCAD or REVIT software.
• Work collaboratively with architects, interior designers, engineering, and Home Building Facility teams to ensure all designs meet design standards.
• Capable of creating drawings for a model starting with a preliminary design sketch and completing all related drawings
• Develop plans that conform to HUD / MOD code requirements, manufacturing needs, and Clayton drawing standards.
• Able to consolidate all separately generated house files into one clean and accurate design package for our 3rd Party and assigned HBF to meet their production needs on a timely basis.
• Assures that all work created is complete and accurate prior to distribution.
• Able to manage priorities and projects based on assigned HBF schedule and collaborate with facility team and Product Design Supervisor.
• Strong project coordination with sales, QA, & Production team.
• Be available during HBF business hours to communicate and provide assistance as needed.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of current materials used by manufacturing.
• Maintain knowledge of DAPIA manuals and Modular Code books
• Periodically follow homes during the construction process to obtain knowledge of the manufacturing processes and assist production team where needed
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Travel Requirements

Why Clayton?

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.