CAD / PLM Manager

Horizon Aircraft; Lindsay; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Options

Competitive Benefits Plan

Company Stock Purchase Program

No Holiday Cap

Job summary

Horizon Aircraft seeks an experienced CAD Manager to lead and optimize our CAD/PLM environment. You will oversee Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (CATIA/ENOVIA) and related PLM systems, ensuring data integrity, design standards, and efficient support for engineering teams in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

You will standardize templates, libraries, and procedures, provide training, coordinate upgrades, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE and PLM (ENOVIA) experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace design processes and configuration control.
• Experience creating CAD standards, libraries, and process docs.
• Strong troubleshooting, IT coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain 3DX CATIA and ENOVIA PLM for reliable operation.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions ensuring data integrity and security.
• Define and enforce CAD/PLM standards, naming conventions, and revision control.
• Develop templates, libraries, and engineering best practices.
• Provide training and technical support to engineers using CATIA/PLM tools.
• Coordinate with IT/vendors to troubleshoot system issues and upgrades.
• Ensure product data management and change control per aerospace requirements.
• Support DMU, configuration management, and data exchange with suppliers.
• Plan software upgrades, patches, and migrations; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

CATIA V5

3DEXPERIENCE

PLM ENOVIA

CAD STANDARDS

DATA SECURITY

TRAINING & SUPPORT

LEADERSHIP

COMMUNICATION

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ENOVIA

Job description

A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands‑on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel.

What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world‑class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.

What we need you to bring.

We are seeking an experienced CAD Manager to lead and manage our aerospace design data environment, with primary responsibility for overseeing Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE (CATIA/ENOVIA) and associated PLM systems. The CAD Manager will ensure smooth daily operations, enforce design standards, support engineering teams, and drive continuous improvement of CAD/PLM processes across the organization.

Your Day- To-Day

• Administer, configure, and maintain 3DX CATIA and PLM (ENOVIA) systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Manage user access, roles, and permissions while ensuring data integrity and system security.
• Define, implement, and enforce CAD/PLM standards, naming conventions, and revision control procedures.
• Develop and maintain standard templates, part libraries, and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical support and training to engineers and designers using CATIA and PLM tools.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with IT or software vendors for resolution.
• Ensure proper product data management, version control, and change management in compliance with aerospace requirements.
• Support digital mockup (DMU), configuration management, and downstream data usage (e.g., manufacturing, analysis, certification).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to enable secure and efficient CAD/PLM data exchange.
• Plan, test, and execute software upgrades, patches, and system migrations.
• Evaluate new CAD/PLM capabilities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with CATIA V5/3DX and PLM systems (ENOVIA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of aerospace design processes, product lifecycle management, and configuration control.
• Experience developing CAD standards, libraries, and process documentation.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting CAD/PLM technical issues and coordinating with IT.
• Excellent communication, training, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead system upgrades, migrations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in aerospace product development.

About Your Future Team

As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. You will join a small team of specialists, which provides significant latitude in developing our working methods alongside needs of developing the platform.

Our Benefits

• No Holiday Cap
• Competitive Group Benefits Plan
• Company Stock Purchase Program
• Hybrid Working Options

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground‑breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.

If you have a passion for aerospace and eVTOL, and want to work on challenging and rewarding projects, please apply today!

Location

We are located just outside of Lindsay, in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility, as a group, a minimum of two days per week. We expect the same from you, and we are mindful of what a realistic commute would be to keep you safe and at your best. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.