CAD Manager

CAD Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Drafting Manager to lead, coach, and grow our drafting/design team. In this role, you will establish and enforce CAD standards, set measurable team goals, run a regular coaching and development cadence, and build clear career paths. You will partner with engineering managers and project leads to prioritize work and remove roadblocks, contributing technically when needed to ensure quality and on-time delivery. This is a people-first leadership role focused on developing a resilient, high-performing drafting organization that consistently supports complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the drafting/design team.
• Establish and enforce CAD standards.
• Set measurable goals for the team.
• Conduct regular coaching and development sessions.
• Build clear career paths for team members.
• Collaborate with engineering managers and project leads to prioritize work and remove roadblocks.
• Contribute technically when necessary to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CAD management and CAD design.
• Experience with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Supervision and coaching skills.
• Knowledge in GD&T, FEA, mechanical engineering, and mechanical design.
• Understanding of sheet metal and machine design.
• Project management capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AA/AAS degree in Drafting, CAD, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 2+ years of supervisory or managerial experience directly managing drafting/CAD staff.
• 5+ years of hands-on drafter/designer experience.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, running performance programs, and building development plans.
• Solid understanding of fabrication, shop practices, and constructability considerations.

Work Environment

This role is based in an onsite office environment, where you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team that values strong core values and a people-centric approach.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Plymouth, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr. Strong internal company benefits. For any questions or interest in seeing the benefits. Please reach out.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.