CAD Transformation Lead: SOLIDWORKS & SAP ECTR

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash seeks a CAD Manager to lead modernization of CAD processes, modeling standards, and the SAP ECTR transition, while building new capabilities in product configuration and ecommerce 3D visualization across engineering, manufacturing, IT, sales, and ecommerce teams.

You will manage a mixed onsite/offshore CAD staff, establish KPIs, and drive data governance and CAD workflows that align with broader business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in a CAD-intensive environment with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Expert-level SOLIDWORKS proficiency including parts, assemblies, and drawings.
• Hands-on SAP-integrated CAD/document management experience (Cideon, SAP ECTR).
• Strong data management, revision control, BOM, and ERP integration knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead through organizational and tech change.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CAD team supporting production, visualization, and ecommerce initiatives.
• Serve as the primary CAD authority for engineering, manufacturing, IT, sales, and ecommerce.
• Represent CAD in design reviews, program planning, and roadmapping.
• Define team structure, hiring roadmap, and capability gaps.
• Own engineering data management roadmap and promote data standards adoption.
• Lead SAP ECTR transition and ensure CAD workflows align with SAP integration.
• Define and enforce SOLIDWORKS standards aligned to ECTR data structures.
• Evaluate and implement a product configurator (DriveWorks or equivalent) for configured models.
• Collaborate to capture configuration logic, BOM structures, and option rules.
• Partner with ecommerce to develop 3D assets for online catalog and visuals.
• Support sales with configured 3D build-outs and visuals.
• Manage onsite and offshore CAD team resources and KPIs.
• Coordinate offshore workflows, quality reviews, and cross-time-zone communication.

Skills

SOLIDWORKS proficiency

SAP ECTR / Cideon experience

engineering data management

leadership / team leadership

strong communication

change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Cideon

SAP ECTR

DriveWorks

Job description

Wabash seeks a CAD Manager to lead modernization of CAD processes, modeling standards, and the SAP ECTR transition, while building new capabilities in product configuration and ecommerce 3D visualization across engineering, manufacturing, IT, sales, and ecommerce teams.

You will manage a mixed onsite/offshore CAD staff, establish KPIs, and drive data governance and CAD workflows that align with broader business goals.