Ellaway Blues Consulting is hiring : Director of CAD Design in Kansas City

One of my clients are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Director of CAD Design to inherit & lead a team of Designers based in Kansas City. This is a senior leadership role within a high-tech engineering and manufacturing environment, with responsibility for managing CAD teams, configuration control, and design documentation for complex rotating equipment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement across design definition and configuration management, while also providing leadership and technical oversight to a team of design professionals. Lead and manage CAD design and drafting activities, ensuring all models, drawings, and documentation meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Oversee and maintain bills of material (BOM) and design definitions for turbine parts, ensuring alignment with engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements.

Serve as a key member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB), providing expertise in CAD and configuration management.

Manage Engineering Change Requests and Notices (ECRNs), ensuring accurate implementation and cross-functional coordination.

Foster collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity across drafting and design functions.

Proven experience in configuration management and CAD leadership within a manufacturing or engineering setting.

Strong working knowledge of Creo, SolidWorks, PDM, and related design tools.

Experience managing BOMs, ECRNs, and configuration documentation for complex equipment.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of design and drafting leadership within a fast-paced and innovative organization who are fully funded with a multi-year waiting list for its products. This position carries an excellent compensation package alongside short and long term incentive plans. If you’re a proven leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering and operations, I’d welcome the opportunity to speak to you.