Computer Aided Design System Manager

Title : CAD Manager

Reports to : Design Management Department Manager

Status : Full-time

Working Hours : 8am – 5pm

Working Location : Rockmart, Georgia / Remote / Hybrid

Purpose of position :

Work alongside a team of designers, drafters, and engineers to create and control mechanical designs for boilers and similar industrial steam equipment to spear-head the company wide integration of 3D models. Utilize 2D and 3D CAD software plus advanced tools and features such as PDM, configurations, and rendering tools. Apply knowledge of machine design and manufacturing processes to ensure products are properly designed and suitable for manufacturing. Manage documentation on drawings and within the ERP system. Participate in the formal engineering change order process to evaluate and implement design changes. Act as a representative of product designs providing support to other departments by interpreting designs, creating customer-specific drawings, resolving BOM issues, and similar. The focus of this role will evolve over time. Following successful migration from 2D to 3D designs, this position will have the opportunity to contribute more directly to design, engineering, and product development projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Create 3D models in Solidworks PDM from 2D drawings, ensuring accuracy and alignment with original designs.
• Organized long term project tracking and documentation with the ability to stay on track without supervision.
• Maintain and update product documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), manuals, and installation instructions, ensuring they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure designs meet all applicable requirements.
• Support the review, evaluation, and execution of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) in a timely and efficient manner including participation in drawing checking procedures.
• Support the creation of drawings and models for custom product designs, as requested by customers, sales team members, and other engineers.
• Apply your knowledge and experience to ensure that products are designed correctly and are suitable for manufacturing.
• Create and maintain engineering design standards and best practices as it pertains to 3D modeling.

Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position) :

Physical Demands :