Job Description
Job Overview:
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a drafting/design team through coaching, training, performance management, and technical guidance
Drive expertise in 2D/3D CAD tools (Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical) while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Establish and maintain drafting standards, templates, libraries, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all design deliverables
Oversee drawing production, reviews, revisions, BOMs, release processes, and document control while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and revision integrity
Manage project workloads, prioritize assignments, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule
Serve as the CAD systems subject-matter expert, supporting design development, PDM/PLM administration, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity
Qualifications
Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Mechanical Design, Design Technology, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
7+ years of drafting/design experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, including 3+ years of leadership or supervisory responsibility
Advanced expertise in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical, with strong capabilities in assemblies, detailing, sheet metal design, and BOM management
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, GD&T, dimensional tolerancing, drafting standards, and PDM/PLM systems
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead drafting resources, and deliver accurate, high-quality engineering documentation within demanding project schedules
Ask for: Aarti Manchanda
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