CAD Design Manager

CAD Design Manager


SUMMARY:
The CAD Design Manager performs a variety of engineering/drafting activities including preparation of drawings for production.  The CAD Design Manager position is a critical role in making continuous flow and a smooth transition from concept to fabrication. Leading the team

• Manage design team schedule to ensure on-time submittal of drawing packages.
• Work directly with multiple engineers to ensure compliance and certifications of all drawing packages
• Work with customers on design concept and schedule for drawing submittals
• Assist Quality Team with all third-party submittal processes.
• Ensure all required calculation, certification, and other supporting documentation is prepared by all team members for submittal.
• Work with management/ sales team on schedules, costing, and technical requirements for each project.
• Utilize software (AutoCAD and Revit) to create 2D and/or 3D designs for complex custom projects.
• Use computer-aided design software to create designs and schematics used to manufacture products.
• Populate drawings according to specifications, methods, and codes.
• Coordinate the collection of data and incorporate this information into drawings, and schematics.
• Coordinate with State agencies to get drawings approved.
• Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings and schematics.
• Ability to review, understand and interpret plans, specifications, codes.
• Collaborate with others to establish timeline and solve problems related to the design.
• Complete project designs within specified time to give shop floor ample time to build projects.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to create Revit families and improve Revit library and standards.  
• Responsible to make sure all specified material in Bill of Materials (BOM) meets or exceeds the customers specifications and requirements. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform duties in accordance with company standard policies and procedures.
• Manage/ attend design review meetings.
• Read, evaluate and fully comprehend all project specifications and change conditions.
• Communicate project goals to the team in order to exceed budgeted goals.
• Assist in monitoring of overall project schedules. Be able to accurately communicate time lines for design.
• Assist with coordination of all required procurement and release of materials and equipment.
• Manage submittal review, processing and approvals on each project.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with all customers, internal and external. Market Manufacturing to our clients and be on the look-out for any new or upcoming projects.
• Visit project sites if necessary for required technical information gathering.
• Assist Quality Manager to ensure company quality standards are achieved or exceeded.
• Be a problem solver.  Contributes to the development or improvement of concepts, techniques, and procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years of experience in management or team leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 2-5 Years of experience with Revit
• 2-5 Years of experience with AutoCAD
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Deductive Reasoning -- Reasoning from one or more statements (premises) to reach a logically certain conclusion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read project plans and specifications.
• Works autonomously.
• Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
• Engages in company culture.
• Open to feedback and flexible to change.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented

About the Company:
CEI Group

We made a name for ourselves as a technical staffing company committed to in-depth, face-to-face relationship building. As times changed and other staffing firms grew impersonal, we found a way to retain our belief in personalized connections while adopting state-of-the-art technology. And we have grown because of it. Today, our technical staffing company has locations in Massachusetts, Florida, California, and Texas where we serve local and nationwide clients. Our expertise in technical staffing services makes us a valued partner from Fortune 1000s with an international presence to small companies that appreciate a personal touch. We intend to maintain a connection to our roots while integrating the latest strategies and technologies into our repertoire. No matter where the future takes us, the CEI Group will always provide personalized staffing solutions.

Company Size:
100 to 499 employees

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:
1983

Website:
http://www.theceigroup.com