MEP Design Team Lead

Taikisha USA, a global leader in the engineering, design, and construction of state-of-the-art paint finishing systems, is growing. Our Mechanical Design Engineering Team is looking for an experienced MEP designer to lead the design of ductwork, electrical, and piping systems.

As MEP Design Team Lead , you will play a dual role: producing design work in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks , and AutoCAD while leading a team of design engineers and designers. You will set direction, provide technical guidance, and mentor your team to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous development. You will be involved at every stage of the project, from concept through installation. This position is full-time, onsite in our Troy Michigan office.

Your Role

• Provide direction, technical guidance, and mentorship to team members.
• Ensure your team consistently meets project milestones by driving schedule adherence.
• Share insights on your team’s progress, challenges, and performance with the Design Engineering Manager to support informed decision making.
• Support annual improvement initiatives within the Design Engineering Department.
• Utilize Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD to deliver complete solutions including:
• Approval drawings for customer input and approval.
• Bid drawings for subcontractor communication and clarification.
• Construction drawings for submission to fabricators.
• Final drawings for project closure.
• Review subcontractor fabrication models to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Interpret customer-specific standards and requirements, drawing on historical project references to apply proven solutions.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and trades to resolve interferences and identify the most constructible, cost-effective installation.
• Collaborate with project management, project engineering, and fellow members of the Design Engineering Team to ensure quality and consistency.Identifying, qualifying, and evaluating suppliers to support projectrequirements

What You Bring to the table:

• At least five years industry or subject matter design experience.
• Proficiency using Autodesk Navisworks.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD software.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Prior experience leading a team, including workload assignment, schedule ownership, and drawing review of others' work.
• Strong documentation and organization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

In return we offer:

• Competitive compensation, with potential for profit-sharing bonus
• Generous paid time off & Platinum healthcare benefits.
• Robust 401(k) match and employer-paid life & disability insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth & development in a collaborative & supportive environment.

Join us at Taikisha USA, Inc. and embark on a journey where your expertise and contributions will shape the future of paint finishing systems worldwide.