ECAD Advanced Technologies Group Leader

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible schedule

Employee clubs

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Group Leader for the ECAD Technology Group to manage a multi-disciplinary team of ECAD librarians, tool admins, and engineers. You will oversee staffing, performance reviews, and mentoring while shaping technology roadmaps and ensuring secure, compliant workflows.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in engineering, strong leadership, and expertise in ECAD processes. This on-site role offers a competitive salary, security clearances, and opportunities to drive

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.
• Excellent communication and written skills; ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Experience supervising a team of 10-20 people and conducting performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative details and career development for group members.
• Convey information from management to group members and provide coaching.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate performance of group members; hire as needed.
• Shape Draper’s technology offerings and develop capability roadmaps in ECAD.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition EDM

ECAD software

Job description

Overview:Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.Job Description Summary:Group Leaders are the first layer of Line Management in Engineering at Draper. Their main responsibility is the care and development of their direct reports to ensure Draper has the workforce it needs to meet its customer needs both now and in the future. Group Leaders are responsible for administrative duties (e.g. staffing, hiring, performance reviews), workforce development (e.g. training, mentoring), and developing/furthering the group's charter/capabilities (e.g. developing technology/capability roadmaps, improving processes/ procedures/ best practices).The ECAD Technology Group Leader manages, mentors and trains a multi-disciplinary technical operations team including manufacturing engineers, ECAD librarians, ECAD documentation specialists, and Siemens Xpedition EDM tool administrators. The team’s primary mission is to bridge the gap between hardware design, IT infrastructure, and manufacturing execution. The ideal candidate thrives on optimizing complex workflows, ensuring data integrity, and fostering collaboration across distinct technical disciplines. You will oversee the overall operations, tools and equipment, design and data workflows, library governance, compliance with quality and security requirements, and technology roadmap and forward planning.Job Description:Duties/ResponsibilitiesManage administrative details and career development for group members.Convey relevant information from management to group members.Lead, mentor, build depth in their area of expertise, and conduct performance evaluations of group members.Maintain awareness of staffing requirements, write job requisitions (responsibilities and qualifications) for hiring as required, review and disposition incoming resumes, conduct interviews.Serve as Lead Subject Matter Expert for area of specialty.Shape Draper’s technology offerings and open new business areas based on program and technical experience.Analyze Draper strategy and work with management to build capability in key areas that align Draper's capabilities with customers' strategic priorities.Maintain cognizance of group member activity and address issues.Conduct performance evaluations of group members.Supervise, mentor, and train a multi-disciplinary technical team of ECAD librarians, tool administrators, documentation specialists and manufacturing engineers.Serve as primary Subject Matter Expert for ECAD operations including:Workflow and processesRequirements for security and documentation markingInterfacing with upstream and downstream systemsSupport for unclassified and classified environmentsTools, hardware, software, & license allocationsWork in close collaboration with the ECAD Layout Group.Software releases and updatesLead ECAD technology roadmap developmentPlan, coordinate and lead execution of data integration with internal and external organizationsManage ECAD process maps, forms and compliance. Support audits.Ensure processes, documentation, equipment and software are compliant with Draper’s Security and Quality policiesSkills/AbilitiesExcellent communication and written skills.Excellent ability with presenting technical material to various levels of the engineering organization and customers.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Strong ability to supervise a team of 10-20.EducationRequires a degree in Engineering or related discipline.Experience7+ years of experience in the engineering; design, development, and management of complex systems.Additional Job Description:Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain an US government security clearance.Connect With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for future consideration.Job Location - City:CambridgeJob Location - State:MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:02139-3563The US base salary range for this full-time position is$95,000.00 - $245,000.00Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 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