Director Of Design

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Key Responsibilities : Leadership & Management + Oversee daily operations and task prioritization for the CAD department. + Establish performance benchmarks, turnaround times, and KPIs; ensure accountability through regular performance reviews. + Lead quarterly initiatives focused on improving team output and scalability. + Participate in hiring decisions, manage time-off approvals, and ensure coverage during absences. + Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members. + Conduct team and one-on-one meetings; regularly report to the COO. + Facilitate communication across departments, resolving conflicts while maintaining company policies. + Collaborate with other teams to design and implement new workflows or improve existing ones. + Contribute to departmental budgeting and resource planning. Technical Oversight + Manage the Forged program in partnership with the COO and Sales, including client consultations, scopes of work, material drawings, and revisions. + Ensure accuracy and quality of all factory shop drawings for Forged, custom, and new product designs. + Maintain and update CAD block libraries. + Oversee software licensing and subscriptions. + Coordinate with internal teams or external vendors to troubleshoot technical issues. + Define and enforce design standards and submission requirements. + Create and verify product specification sheets as needed. + Support new product development with design input and imagery. Required Skills & Qualifications : + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Strong execution mindset with the ability to follow through on plans. + Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving. + Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines consistently. + Proficient in AutoCAD 2D and 3D (Inventor). + Familiar with business tools such as NetSuite, Salesforce (Kanban), Outlook, Excel, and similar platforms. + Skilled in strategic and operational problem-solving. + Self-motivated and capable of working independently. + Open to learning new tools and methods to support company growth. + Minimum of 5 years of experience in CAD design within a relevant industry. + Background in construction, architecture, manufacturing, or mechanical design is preferred. + Bachelor's degree with a focus on design or related field. + Willingness to travel to Denver for training and quarterly meetings. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $60.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following : Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Aurora, CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.