The CAD Manager leads the development, quality, and management of DIRECTAIR engineering drawings and technical documentation. This role oversees CAD standards, Product Data Management (PDM) systems, drawing revisions, and drafting resources supporting compressed air systems, piping, controls, equipment layouts, and engineered solutions.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development and quality of DIRECTAIR engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Establish and maintain CAD standards, templates, drawing libraries, and workflows.
- Manage the SOLIDWORKS PDM (Vault) environment, including document control, revision management, engineering change processes, workflow administration, and data governance.
- Review and approve engineering drawings for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
- Oversee the creation of equipment layouts, piping drawings, P&IDs, electrical/control drawings, fabrication drawings, and installation packages.
- Support engineering, sales, operations, manufacturing, and field service teams throughout project execution.
- Manage CAD software, licensing, upgrades, and user training.
- Drive continuous improvement, standardization, and design automation initiatives.
What You'll Need
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, Design Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of CAD/design experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or engineered systems environment.
- Experience managing SOLIDWORKS PDM (Vault), document control, and engineering change processes.
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD; 3D CAD experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, industrial equipment, piping systems, and controls.
- Ability to lead projects, influence cross-functional teams, and manage multiple priorities.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Success Looks Like
- Accurate, timely engineering deliverables.
- Effective management of CAD standards and PDM systems.
- Reduced drawing revisions and field rework.
- Improved efficiency, consistency, and quality across DIRECTAIR engineering projects.