Cad Systems Design Process Lead

Role Overview

The role focuses on modernizing and standardizing CAD design environments, implementing efficient engineering workflows, improving design productivity, and ensuring seamless collaboration between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on CAD experience along with expertise in configuration management, engineering documentation, CAD process improvements, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. CAD Systems & Process Leadership

Lead the implementation and standardization of CAD design processes across engineering teams.
Establish CAD standards, best practices, procedures, and governance.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for CAD systems and workflows.
Ensure consistent design methodologies and engineering practices.

2. CAD Infrastructure & Configuration Management

Develop and maintain standardized CAD part libraries and reusable design components.
Implement CAD file structures, naming conventions, and version control procedures.
Maintain engineering configuration management and design data integrity.
Ensure accurate CAD documentation and revision control.

3. CAD Productivity & Process Optimization

Improve CAD productivity through automation, templates, and reusable design assets.
Identify opportunities to reduce engineering errors, rework, and design cycle times.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using engineering KPIs and performance metrics.
Optimize engineering workflows to improve design quality and efficiency.

4. CAD Software & Systems Administration

Manage AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor software installations, updates, and configurations.
Ensure CAD software compatibility, system performance, and reliability.
Evaluate CAD tools, plugins, and software integrations.
Support improvements to CAD infrastructure and engineering systems.

5. Engineering Change Management & PLM/PDM

Support engineering change management, revision control, and configuration management.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and design records.
Support CAD integration with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
Ensure consistency of design data across engineering and manufacturing processes.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality teams.
Ensure CAD deliverables support manufacturing, procurement, and quality requirements.
Improve communication and technical information flow between departments.
Align engineering design processes with production requirements.

7. Training & Technical Leadership

Develop CAD training materials, user guidelines, and technical documentation.
Train and mentor engineers and designers on CAD standards and best practices.
Support adoption of standardized CAD tools, processes, and workflows.
Drive process improvements and engineering team productivity.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in CAD systems, engineering design processes, or engineering tools leadership.
Strong hands-on expertise in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
Proven experience implementing CAD standards, part libraries, and enterprise design workflows.
Strong knowledge of engineering change management, configuration control, and documentation practices.
Experience with CAD software administration and design process improvements.
Exposure to PLM/PDM systems and integration with CAD tools.
Excellent communication, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Working experience with Rhino / Rhinoceros 3D software.
Experience with CAD automation, templates, and reusable design libraries.
Background in complex engineered products or manufacturing environments.
Experience leading CAD standardization and process improvement initiatives.
Ability to mentor engineering teams and drive adoption of new CAD workflows.