CAD Supervisor (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

CAD Supervisor (Manufacturing): Overseeing a CAD team responsible for producing high-quality technical drawings and models for new and legacy products with an accent on design leadership and operational execution. Focus on managing engineering change processes, optimizing workflow efficiency, and ensuring CAD system integrity across the full product lifecycle.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Flexible remote or hybrid arrangements)

Salary: $109,000

What you will do

• Lead and develop a CAD team to create and maintain technical drawings and 3D models for new and legacy products.
• Manage daily task allocation, workload prioritization, and scheduling to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Oversee engineering change management (ECM) and document control processes.
• Establish and report on key performance metrics related to CAD output quality and productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering and product management to align design deliverables with business needs.
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, and performance management for CAD team members.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience (10+ years).
• 5+ years of experience supervising CAD teams in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and PDM systems.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), ERP systems, and document control.
• Proven ability to analyze and report operational metrics and team performance.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of approximately $109,000.
• Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements within the US.
• Opportunity to lead a technical team within a global engineering organization.
• Exposure to advanced engineering systems including SolidWorks, PDM, and PLM.
• Career development opportunities in engineering leadership and operations management.