Truss Design Team Lead / In-House

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