CAD Team Leader

Lippert Components; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Vacation and holidays

Career development and mentoring

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lippert Components is seeking a forward-thinking CAD Team Lead to manage a team of CAD Technicians focused on RV chassis frame drawings and components for external OEM customers.

Leading a team, you will drive adherence to Lippert RV Best Practices, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Degree in engineering preferred; 5–7 years solid modeling complex assemblies desirable.

Qualifications

• 3D CAD software experience.
• SolidWorks experience highly preferred.
• PDM/PLM software experience a plus.
• Strong leadership and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of CAD Technicians.
• Delegate work to CAD techs based on priorities.
• Ensure all drawings are accurately created and maintained to customer specifications while complying with Lippert RV Best Practices and organizational standards.
• Manage and implement internal/external cost savings and/or standardization initiatives.
• Assist in establishing and/or upgrading internal drafting and workflow standards and practices.
• Consistently use metrics to improve or maintain efficiency and quality of work.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and intercompany personnel.
• Aid in the training of new hires and continued support of team members software and product questions.

Skills

3D CAD software

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Leadership

Time management

Education

Engineering degree recommended

Job description

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The individual must be forward thinking, has to have a positive attitude and can set expectations for their team members. This role is responsible for managing the RV Chassis Frame product associated to a specific set of external OEM customers. Working with and leading a team of CAD Technicians that create and update the chassis frame drawings and components. The candidate must be driven, hardworking and demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in managing and completing projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Lead, mentor and grow a team of CAD Technicians
2. Delegate work to CAD techs based on priorities
3. Ensure all drawings are accurately created and maintained to customer specifications while complying with Lippert RV Best Practices and organizational standards.
4. Manage and implement internal/external cost savings and/or standardization initiatives
5. Assist in establishing and/or upgrading internal drafting and workflow standards and practices
6. Consistently use metrics to improve or maintain efficiency and quality of work
7. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and intercompany personnel
8. Aid in the training of new hires and continued support of team members software and product questions

Other Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with intercompany personnel to achieve corporate, divisional and department goals.
2. Self-motivated and possess a high level of personal initiative and accountability

Working Conditions:

1. Primarily working indoors, office environment.
2. May sit for several hours at a time.
3. Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
4. Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications:

1. 3D CAD software experience
2. SolidWorks experience highly preferred
3. PDM/PLM software experience a plus
4. Highly motivated and passionate leader of people
5. Strong organization and time management skills

Competencies:

1. Leadership
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
3. Quality focused
4. Detail oriented
5. Ability to work in a fast-paced, results driven environment
6. Results driven
7. Initiative
8. Ability to multi-task
9. Ability to rapidly transition between projects as priorities change
10. Ability to self-manage
11. Ability to work independently or with others
12. Decision making confidence

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role will have 3-6 CAD Technicians reporting to it.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk and listen. This position is not very active when it comes to movement and requires a lot typing and sitting in a chair.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

1. This is a full-time salary position and the expected work hours are 45-50 hours per week. Hours may vary due to work load.

Travel:

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. Degree in engineering related field recommended
2. 5-7 years solid modeling complex assemblies.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

List any other specific eligibility qualifications.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave‑of‑absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel‑related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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