CAD Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of CAD will be responsible for developing and managing a team of CAD designers that provide professional and efficient design/drawing services to RealTruck's Engineering teams located in North America. This position will include the selection, assessment, and management of outside design resources when required, including those located outside of the United States.
In addition to managing a design team, the Manager will also be responsible for managing our PDM system, PDM workflows and user groups, administrating CAD software and tools, CAD data exchange protocols and tools, maintaining drawing templates, and developing and refining process maps, work instructions etc. within our QMS system.
The role will have an oversight of the scheduling, coordination and 3D scanning of vehicles to support our Product Development teams and will be responsible for 3D printing services for design verification and mock-ups.
CORE FUNCTIONS

• Management

o Direct workload activities for the team to ensure projects are resourced adequately for on time delivery.
o Manage outside design vendors, both domestically and internationally, to provide project support when needed.
o Oversee the scheduling, coordination and 3D scanning of vehicles for reverse engineering purposes, keeping up with the latest innovations in 3D scanning and maintaining and procuring equipment as needed.
o Coach, mentor, guide, and provide constructive feedback. Provide ongoing support to ensure the team is continually engaged and functioning at its optimal capacity.

• Software Administration

o Responsible for working with IT to manage our CAD Systems (Solidworks, NX, Catia) and our PDM System (EPDM). This may include managing network license requirements based on staffing, writing workflows to automate processes, and working with resellers to quote new software tools, or upgrades.

• CAD Standards

o Develop and maintain standard templates and tools for all design teams, which may include drawing templates, starter models, standard part libraries.

• CAD Design

o May be responsible for creating innovative design concepts and completing product designs in 3D and drawing release, per engineering direction.

• Customer Interaction

o Support OEM teams as necessary, interfacing with the major truck manufacturers. This will include utilizing Team Center on various projects to exchange data.

• Problem Solving

o Lead and engage in trouble shooting with the team to develop options for success during complex situations.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or the equivalent education and experience combined required. (Note: Highly experienced candidates with associate's degree will be considered.)
• 5+ years of experience in design required.
• 1-3 years of experience managing a team required.
• Experience in CAD and PDM system administration required.
• Experience with 3D scanning, cloud point and post scan software solutions required.
• Experience with 3D printing and maintenance.

Required Licenses

• Valid government issued Driver's License (shop truck and company vehicles)
• US Passport

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Possesses strong problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS, SharePoint).
• High level skill in SolidWorks, EPDM required. Proficiency in NX, Catia, Creo a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Utilizes critical thinking to interpret and apply data and information.
• Proactively identifies and resolves work-related issues.
• Ability to use mathematics to apply arithmetic, geometry, and statistics to solve problems and report results.

Travel

• Must at times be able to travel domestically and internationally. Travel will be sporadic, but not more than 15% annually.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, staffs, evaluates, and directs work of employees of a work unit. Has direct reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: crouching, reaching, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• Located within a technical R&D center that has a combination of 1) an office environment with proper HVAC where a private desk/cubicle will be provided, and 2) an indoor shop and vehicle facility which is heated-only (Machine Shop, Vehicle and Mock-up areas).