Job Summary:

The CAD Manager – Senior Designer leads the CAD team while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to deliver high-quality, manufacturable designs. This role manages and mentors designers, establishes CAD standards and best practices, maintains technical drawings and assembly documentation, and drives continuous improvement using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Job Duties:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Supervise and mentor the CAD team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality outputs and professional development
• Ensures CAD team can maintain schedule and quality requirements from production, providing layout plans according to the master schedule
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Oversee and manage CAD-related projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deadlines
• Coordinate with engineers, production and other department heads to ensure seamless communication and project alignment
• Facilitate weekly and daily meetings with the factory and other departments to discuss progress and address issues
• Lead continuous design and process improvements and foster a collaborative team environment to achieve common goals and objectives

Technical Responsibilities:

• Proficiently use AutoCAD and SolidWorks for the layout of HVAC units and other design tasks
• Create and maintain technical documentation for manufacturing and assembling units
• Assist in designing for manufacturability and developing innovative designs
• Ensure all CAD processes adhere to established departmental standards for software, techniques, and tools
• Support the resolution of field issues and assist with unit testing and finalizing documentation
• Observe and review quality improvements in collaboration with the quality manager

 Minimum Requirements:

• Education & Experience:
• 2-Year Technical Degree in Mechanical Drafting, Design, or Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical or industrial design
• Proven experience in leading teams or projects
• Design experience with sheet metal and fabrication
• Management Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to optimize the CAD design process
• Project management skills to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of designs
• Detail-oriented with the ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and manage multiple projects