Director of Design & Drafting — Lead CAD for Energy Systems

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced Director of Design & Drafting to lead a CAD team and drive excellence in configuration management, drafting, and documentation for a fast-paced energy solutions environment.

In this role you will oversee Creo and Windchill, ensure compliance with industry standards, manage BOMs, support ECRs and NCRs, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to achieve aligned, high-quality designs.

Qualifications

• Proven CAD and configuration management experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Proficient in Creo, SolidWorks, and Windchill PLM/PDM.
• Strong BOM management and engineering change knowledge.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy and quality.
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking).
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD activities for complex rotating equipment.
• Oversee models and drawings using Creo and Windchill.
• Ensure CAD designs meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage BOMs aligned with specs and manufacturing needs.
• Support ECRNs and NCRs from creation through execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to CAD team members.

Skills

CAD experience

Configuration management

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Windchill PLM/PDM

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced Director of Design & Drafting to lead a CAD team and drive excellence in configuration management, drafting, and documentation for a fast-paced energy solutions environment.

In this role you will oversee Creo and Windchill, ensure compliance with industry standards, manage BOMs, support ECRs and NCRs, and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to achieve aligned, high-quality designs.