Truss Design Team Lead / In-House

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company
Fulcrum Components, a new and fast-growing truss manufacturer founded by Certified Lumber, is built on years of industry experience and a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
Join a company that’s expanding quickly and backed by one of the most trusted names in the building materials industry.

About the Role
We’re seeking a Truss Design Team Lead to take a hands-on leadership role within our truss design department.
This position requires strong technical expertise in truss design software and the ability to lead and coordinate the growing design team. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on design responsibilities with team management, scheduling, and interdepartmental coordination to ensure all projects move efficiently from design to production.
You’ll work closely with the Design Team Manager to plan and prioritize projects, assign jobs, review work, and ensure timely delivery of accurate and efficient truss designs for quoting and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design trusses using MiTek, Alpine, Simpson , and other industry-standard truss design software
• Learn and adapt quickly to new software or system updates
• Design complete truss layouts independently and modify others’ designs as needed
• Review all truss designs for efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness
• Assign work to the design team and manage scheduling for all ongoing projects
• Stay on top of deadlines and ensure timely completion of all designs
• Review and approve team designs before submission to quoting or production
• Coordinate daily with the Design Team Manager to align schedules and priorities
• Hand off completed design files for quoting and production
• Provide technical direction and ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy across all designs
• Occasional local travel for meetings or project coordination

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of truss design and the truss industry (required)
• Proficiency in MiTek, Alpine, and Simpson design software (required)
• Ability to design and modify trusses independently with accuracy and speed
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with proven team management ability
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
• Must work full-time, in-house, at our Williamsburg, NY office

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100K–$120K (based on experience)
• Long-term opportunity for growth as Fulcrum Components continues to expand
• Supportive, professional, and fast-paced environment