Lead CAD Drafting Manager — Inventor & AutoCAD Expert

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Continuing Education & Tuition Reimb.

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Health and Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced Drafting Manager to lead a team of designers and drafters in producing high‑quality engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical.

You will drive workflow, quality, and drafting standards in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This hands‑on leader will mentor staff, manage workloads, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management to support design changes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Design Technology, Mechanical Design, or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, design, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of drafters/designers, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
• Build skill depth in 2D and 3D drafting tools and guide team in advanced CAD capabilities.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain drafting standards, detailing practices, templates, and libraries for Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of drawings, assemblies, BOMs, and supporting documentation.
• Manage drawing reviews, redlines, and release processes through PDM/PLM or internal document control systems.
• Manage drafting workload, assign tasks, track progress, and ensure timely delivery across multiple projects.
• Develop efficient workflows for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and design updates.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management to support design changes, ECOs, and MOC processes.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical
• Partner with IT/Engineering Systems to maintain libraries, templates, materials, symbols, and tool configurations
• Identify automation or customization opportunities (iLogic, automated BOMs, macros) to increase efficiency
• Support engineers by developing models, assemblies, drawings, and design changes
• Communicate proactively with fabrication, machining, assembly, purchasing, and quality teams to clarify design intent
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturability assessments, and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure drawing packages are fully documented and stored correctly in the designated PDM/PLM system
• Maintain revision control and ensure compliance with internal and external standards
• Drive adoption of consistent naming conventions, metadata standards, and document workflows

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem solving

Highly organized

Lead through influence

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting/Mechanical Design

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Mechanical

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Sabre Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced Drafting Manager to lead a team of designers and drafters in producing high‑quality engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical.

You will drive workflow, quality, and drafting standards in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This hands‑on leader will mentor staff, manage workloads, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project management to support design changes and continuous improvement initiatives.