Global CAD Design Manager

stow Group; Spiere-Helkijn; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freshly cooked meals

1 day of remote work per week

Competitive salary

Job summary

stow group is seeking a Global CAD Design Manager to plan, lead and develop the CAD function across the Group. You will be the technical and strategic reference for CAD activities, ensuring high-quality drawing production aligned with QSHE standards and business priorities.

You will drive standardisation, automation and long-term CAD vision across the organisation, manage global teams, and partner with engineering, sales and installation to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience managing CAD teams or centers.
• Deep expertise in AutoCAD; exposure to 3D and parametric design is essential.
• International mindset; fluent in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and structure the global CAD organization and allocate resources.
• Drive CAD standardisation, automation and long-term roadmap.
• Ensure high-quality outputs and smooth handovers between sales, engineering and installation.
• Represent CAD as a technical authority across the Group; oversee risk and quality.

Skills

CAD leadership

English proficiency

Change management

Automation mindset

Strategic thinking

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Parametric design

Job description

The stow group markets innovative storage solutions based on efficient and automated production processes.

The product ranges manufactured in our factories meet the logistical challenges of our customers, internationally.

Every day, our “Rack Stars” work on developing innovative solutions for clients around the world. The passion, imagination, and determination of our employees are essential to our success as a market leader. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, you have great ideas and skills, and stow is the perfect place to make your mark!

If you want to grow as a professional, we have a spot waiting for you at stow.

stow values your strengths, because they are our strengths!

We are a dynamic global company looking for passionate people to help us innovate at every level.

Your mission

As Global CAD Design Manager, you will plan, lead and develop the global CAD function of the Group. You act as the technical and strategic reference for CAD activities, ensuring efficient, high-quality and future-oriented drawing production, fully aligned with QSHE standards and business priorities.

You will drive standardisation, automation, innovation and long-term vision of CAD processes across the organization.

Global CAD leadership

• Lead and structure the CAD organization at global level
• Allocate CAD resources according to project priorities and workload
• Ensure efficiency, delivery quality and consistency across teams
• Coach and support CAD team leaders and designers
• Occasional international travel (~10%)

Technical leadership & vision

• Act as Global Technical Lead for CAD tools and methodologies
• Maintain strong hands-on expertise in AutoCAD (advanced versions) and solid understanding of 3D environments
• Define and own the long-term CAD roadmap:
• Transition towards 3D and parametric design
• Increased automation of drawing production
• Reduction of manual and repetitive CAD work
• Identify and implement future-proof CAD tools and workflows

Drawing strategy & process ownership

• Structure and govern the three CAD pillars:
• Commercial drawings
• Assembly & installation drawings
• Ensure clarity of purpose, ownership and quality standards
• Guarantee smooth handover between sales, engineering and installation phases
• Drive digitalisation and automation of CAD processes
• Challenge existing tools and methods
• Act as a change agent, translating vision into concrete implementation
• Interface with engineering, project, sales and system integration teams
• Ensure CAD outputs fully support project execution and installation teams
• Act as a trusted and credible technical authority across the Group
• Strong experience in CAD engineering within an industrial / project-based environment
• Proven leadership experience managing CAD teams or competence centers
• Deep expertise in AutoCAD; exposure to 3D and parametric design is essential
• Strong process mindset with a passion for automation and efficiency
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
• International mindset, fluent in English (additional languages like Dutch, Polish, Portuguese are a plus)

Why join stow?

• International industrial group with strong technical standards
• Structured environment focused on quality & safety
• Opportunities to develop your expertise over time

And because we care about your well-being, we offer:

A competitive salary with a full package of benefits:

Freshly cooked meals every day in our very own restowrant

1 day of remote work per week