Drafting Manager

CHM Industries, Inc.; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHM Industries, Inc. in Texas seeks an experienced Drafting Manager to lead our drafting team from concept through release.

You will manage performance, ensure drawing quality, maintain standards, and collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing across projects. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in drafting leadership within the steel pole industry, plus strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and a proven ability to guide teams in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in drafting/manager roles, preferably in steel pole industry.
• Strong CAD proficiency and understanding of drafting standards.
• Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise drafting team activities.
• Review and verify drawings and technical documents for quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to clarify requirements and implement corrections.
• Develop and enforce drafting standards and procedures to maintain consistent quality.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the drafting team as needed.
• Assist in maintaining drawing standards, templates, and best practices.
• Assist in project scheduling and allocation of resources.
• Review drawings for compliance with customer specifications, company standards, drafting procedures, and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between models and drawings before release.
• Identify and implement new drafting technologies and processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Drafting Manager

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Drafting Manager to lead our drafting team and oversee the successful execution of drafting projects from concept through release. This role will be responsible for managing team performance, ensuring drawing quality and accuracy, maintaining drafting standards, and partnering closely with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising the activities of the drafting team
• Reviewing and verifying design drawings and other technical documents prepared by team members to ensure quality and accuracy
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to clarify requirements and implement corrections.
• Developing and enforcing drafting and design standards and procedures to maintain consistent quality
• Providing technical guidance and support to drafting team as needed.
• Assist in maintaining drawing standards, drafting procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Assisting in the development of project schedules and allocation of resources.
• Review drawings for compliance with customer specifications, company standards, drafting procedures, and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between models and drawings before release.
• Identifying and implementing new drafting technologies and processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Drafting Manager (At least 5 years or more) or in a similar role in the steel pole industry.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D industrial design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc).
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate development processes are being used.
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Demonstrated judgment and proactive problem-solving skills

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Director of Engineering

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid company holidays.
• Additional company benefits and programs may be available based on eligibility.