Senior Manager, CADD

Coca-Cola; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company seeks a Senior Manager, CADD Designer / PLM Integrator to lead CAD standards, 3D modeling, and PLM governance across equipment programs. You will drive design-for-manufacturing strategies, support rapid prototyping in the internal 3D Printing Lab, and collaborate with global engineering teams and suppliers to ensure data integrity and scalable architectures.

Applicants should have extensive experience in 3D CAD (Creo/SolidWorks), PLM systems, and modular design approaches,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field; advanced CAD/PLM cert preferred.
• 8+ years in 3D CAD design, PLM governance, and global manufacturing settings.
• Proficiency in Creo/SolidWorks and in producing revision-controlled technical drawings.
• Experience with PLM integration and data governance in matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward CAD standards, templates, and best practices across equipment platforms.
• Lead 3D modeling initiatives for NPI with high-fidelity models and detailed drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and suppliers to align design intent with PLM governance.
• Oversee internal 3D Printing Lab for rapid prototyping and design validation.
• Govern CAD-to-PLM data flows and maintain revision-controlled assets across systems.
• Perform tolerance analysis to ensure fit and performance during scale-up.
• Maintain modular design libraries to drive consistency across global units.
• Execute design-for-manufacturing deliverables to optimize production and reduce rework.
• Embed data governance and modularity in design to speed time-to-market.

Skills

3D CAD design

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Rapid prototyping

Tolerance analysis

Modular design

Design for manufacturing

Model libraries

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design

Advanced CAD/PLM certification

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

PLM systems

Job description

Job Description Summary:

At The Coca-Cola Company, our ability to deliver innovation at scale relies not only on groundbreaking beverage concepts but also on the advanced equipment and technologies that enable a seamless consumer experience across the globe. The Senior Manager, CADD Designer / PLM Integrator plays a vital role in shaping this innovation journey by elevating how we approach product design, 3D modeling, and digital governance throughout the equipment lifecycle.

What Youll Do for Us

• Develop and steward CAD standards, templates, and best practices that ensure efficiency, accuracy, and global consistency across equipment platforms.


• Lead complex 3D modeling initiatives for new product introductions (NPI), including the creation of high-fidelity models and fully detailed technical drawings for manufacturing readiness.


• Partner with Core Engineering, Innovation & Design, and external suppliers (OEM/JDM) to align design intent with PLM governance principles, enabling streamlined product data management.


• Oversee the internal 3D Printing Lab capability, leveraging rapid prototyping to validate parts, support early design reviews, and accelerate innovation cycles.


• Govern CAD-to-PLM data flows and template compliance standards to maintain revision control and enable accurate product lifecycle information across systems.


• Validate equipment component fit, configuration, and performance with rigorous tolerance analysis to mitigate risk during scale-up and commercialization.


• Maintain model libraries and revision-controlled assets for modular platform designs, driving consistency across global operating units and equipment configurations.


• Execute design-for-manufacturing deliverables that optimize production, reduce rework, and meet quality standards during early stages of NPI.


• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed data governance, modularity principles, and manufacturing considerations into the design process to enhance speed-to-market outcomes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering , Industrial Design, or a related technical field; advanced degree or professional certification in CAD/PLM technologies preferred.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in 3D CAD design, PLM data governance, and equipment or product design within a global manufacturing or technology environment.


• Strong expertise in 3D modeling software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks) and advanced proficiency in creating detailed, revision-controlled technical documentation.


• Proven ability to define and implement CAD standards, best practices, and model libraries to support modular and scalable equipment architecture.


• Experience with PLM integration, data flow governance, and supporting transitions to SaaS-based PLM platforms in highly matrixed organizations.


• Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing principles, rapid prototyping, tolerance analysis, and modular design strategies.


• Skilled in bridging engineering design intent with enterprise-level data governance practices to ensure product integrity throughout the lifecycle.


• Demonstrated capability in digital fluency, advanced data management, and familiarity with AI-enabled tools for design validation or compliance tracking.


• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and global suppliers to deliver consistent solutions aligned with organizational quality and innovation goals.


• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to translate complex technical data into actionable workflows for engineering and manufacturing stakeholders.

What We'll Do for You

• Enable your leadership in implementing world-class CAD and PLM design standards that shape Coca-Cola's equipment innovation roadmap.


• Provide access to modern design technologies, advanced PLM systems, and rapid prototyping resources that accelerate product development cycles.


• Offer opportunities to work across global platforms and with cross-functional teams, influencing modularity and digital governance strategies that impact the entire sy