Champion Home Builders, Inc.

CAD Drafter

Champion Home Builders, Inc.  •  Athens, TX (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

CAD Drafter / Residential Design Specialist - Athens, Texas

Join a Growing, Innovative Team

Are you passionate about design, construction, and bringing ideas to life? We're looking for a talented CAD Drafter / Residential Design Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a key part in transforming concepts into detailed construction plans that help create high-quality homes for families across the country.

If you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a member of our Design team, you will:

  • Create detailed construction drawings from sketches, customer requirements, specifications, and engineering data.
  • Develop floor plans, elevations, roof systems, plumbing layouts, electrical plans, HVAC duct layouts, cabinetry details, and other construction documents.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and other design software to create accurate and code-compliant drawings.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure designs are functional and buildable.
  • Modify and optimize home layouts and building systems to meet customer needs and manufacturing requirements.
  • Prepare design calculations and analyses using approved software tools.
  • Submit drawings and documentation to third-party agencies for approvals.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable residential and commercial building codes.
  • Help solve design challenges and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field, OR equivalent professional experience.
  • 2-5 years of AutoCAD drafting experience.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD
  • Strong knowledge of residential and commercial construction methods and building codes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • You enjoy collaborating with others and working as part of a team.
  • You're a quick learner who adapts well to changing priorities.
  • You take pride in producing high-quality, accurate work.
  • You enjoy solving problems and finding practical design solutions.
  • You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a growing company where your contributions matter.
  • Work on projects that move from concept to completion.
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
  • Opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and develop your career.
  • A team-oriented culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you're looking for a career where you can apply your design skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow with a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply today.

Join us and help design the homes of tomorrow.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.

Champion Home Builders, Inc.

About Champion Home Builders, Inc.

Champion Homes, Inc., is one of the largest publicly traded homebuilders in North America, offering buyers A Smarter Way Home™ through high-quality manufacturing, a wide selection of cost-effective models, and a streamlined purchase process.

Founded in 1953, Champion Homes began as a single facility in Dryden, Michigan. The company has built more than three million homes since then. Champion Homes builds manufactured homes, modular homes, accessory dwelling units, park model RVs, and cabins.

Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Champion Homes has more than 9,000 employees. The company has an expansive footprint with 46 manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada and 82 factory-direct retail locations. Its homes are distributed across a wide network of more than 1,000 independent retailers. The family of Champion Homes Brands, a portfolio of 24 quality-focused brands, operates in the factory-built home manufacturing, retail, turn-key construction, transport, and financial services sectors.

Join us as we manufacture beautiful and innovative homes for thoughtful homebuyers who want affordability, value, and quality in a home of their own.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Troy, MI
Year Founded
1953
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