Lead, Design Solutions, Kawneer Collaborative

Senior Designer, Kawneer Collaborative Arconic is currently in search of a Senior Designer, Kawneer Collaborative to join our Kawneer Business in Alpharetta, GA. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Develop façade design concepts, technical details, and presentation materials for pre/post-award projects Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements to create practical and competitive design solutions. Support estimating, sales, preconstruction, project management, engineering, and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle. Create and modify 2D and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, and related design software. Participate in design discussions with architects, consultants, contractors, and customers. Develop solutions that balance performance, constructability, manufacturability, schedule, and project budget requirements. Assist with thermal, structural, and performance-related evaluations of façade systems. Support mock-up testing, field reviews, and design issue resolution as required. Establish and improve design standards, processes, and best practices for the Collaborative organization. Mentor future design resources and help build the capabilities of the future Collaborative Design Team. Also note: This position is intended to evolve into a leadership role within Kawneer Collaborative. The successful candidate should demonstrate: Technical leadership and sound engineering judgment. Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions. A process-oriented mindset focused on scalability and continuous improvement. A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams. Strong customer focus and commercial awareness. Qualifications You have: Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum 5 years of experience in curtain wall, window wall, or related building-envelope design. Proficiency with AutoCAD and at least one 3D/BIM platform such as Revit or Inventor. Ability to interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents. Strong understanding of façade system design, constructability, and building-envelope performance requirements. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting both pre-award pursuits and post-award projects. Experience with unitized curtain wall, custom façade systems, and design-assist projects. Experience with thermal modeling software, structural analysis tools, and BIM collaboration platforms. Experience participating in mock-up testing and field installations. Prior mentoring, technical leadership, or team-development experience. Arconic