Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM)
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$137,750.00/yr - $234,000.00/yr IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems. IEM has offices in California, Florida, Canada and Belgium.
Purpose Of Position
The CAD Manager is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IEM’s CAD standards, symbol libraries, and design blocks. This role owns the AutoCAD library, drives standardization across the organization, and ensures CAD tools enable engineering efficiency, accuracy, and innovation.
Essential Functions
Own and manage IEM’s CAD library, including development of standardized symbols, design blocks, templates, and drawing tools to support engineering productivity. Lead the creation, documentation, and enforcement of IEM-wide CAD standards, consolidating best practices from all locations into a unified, well-documented system. Audit CAD drawings to ensure compliance with standards, providing feedback and corrective guidance to maintain quality and consistency. Partner with engineering, mechanical design, and production teams to develop and maintain libraries of standard layouts for repeatable IEM products, panel arrangements, and wiring diagrams. Drive innovation in CAD workflows, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce design time, minimize errors, and improve manufacturing readiness. Maintain and update physical component layout drawings, wiring symbols, and diagram standards to reflect current product offerings and best practices. Develop training programs and provide guidance to engineers and CAD users on best practices, new tools, and updates to CAD standards. Monitor CAD tool performance, coordinate with IT for system updates, and recommend new tools or enhancements to improve the design process. Serve as a subject matter expert for AutoCAD, providing advanced technical support to engineering and CAD teams. Establish and track KPIs for CAD quality, standard adoption, and library utilization to measure improvement over time.
Competencies
Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD, including advanced block creation, attribute management, and template development. Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical drawing practices and how they integrate in manufacturing environments. Demonstrated ability to create, document, and implement CAD standards across multiple teams and locations. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. Effective communicator, able to train, mentor, and influence adoption of new standards and processes across all levels of the organization. Skilled in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing technology or workflow improvements. Strong attention to detail, ensuring drawing accuracy and compliance with established standards. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, training materials, and reporting.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in CAD management, library development, or related role in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Proven experience implementing and managing CAD standards across multiple teams. Experience in electrical or mechanical equipment manufacturing is highly preferred. Familiarity with process documentation and training program development is a plus.
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CAD Manager
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Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
CAD Manager
role at
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) provided pay range
This range is provided by Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$137,750.00/yr - $234,000.00/yr IEM is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of electrical distribution and control systems in North America. The Company has developed one of the most sophisticated electrical product manufacturing systems in the world and has cultivated partnerships with leading component suppliers resulting in optimal solutions to customer problems. IEM has offices in California, Florida, Canada and Belgium.
Purpose Of Position
The CAD Manager is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IEM’s CAD standards, symbol libraries, and design blocks. This role owns the AutoCAD library, drives standardization across the organization, and ensures CAD tools enable engineering efficiency, accuracy, and innovation.
Essential Functions
Own and manage IEM’s CAD library, including development of standardized symbols, design blocks, templates, and drawing tools to support engineering productivity. Lead the creation, documentation, and enforcement of IEM-wide CAD standards, consolidating best practices from all locations into a unified, well-documented system. Audit CAD drawings to ensure compliance with standards, providing feedback and corrective guidance to maintain quality and consistency. Partner with engineering, mechanical design, and production teams to develop and maintain libraries of standard layouts for repeatable IEM products, panel arrangements, and wiring diagrams. Drive innovation in CAD workflows, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce design time, minimize errors, and improve manufacturing readiness. Maintain and update physical component layout drawings, wiring symbols, and diagram standards to reflect current product offerings and best practices. Develop training programs and provide guidance to engineers and CAD users on best practices, new tools, and updates to CAD standards. Monitor CAD tool performance, coordinate with IT for system updates, and recommend new tools or enhancements to improve the design process. Serve as a subject matter expert for AutoCAD, providing advanced technical support to engineering and CAD teams. Establish and track KPIs for CAD quality, standard adoption, and library utilization to measure improvement over time.
Competencies
Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD, including advanced block creation, attribute management, and template development. Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical drawing practices and how they integrate in manufacturing environments. Demonstrated ability to create, document, and implement CAD standards across multiple teams and locations. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently. Effective communicator, able to train, mentor, and influence adoption of new standards and processes across all levels of the organization. Skilled in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing technology or workflow improvements. Strong attention to detail, ensuring drawing accuracy and compliance with established standards. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, training materials, and reporting.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in CAD management, library development, or related role in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Proven experience implementing and managing CAD standards across multiple teams. Experience in electrical or mechanical equipment manufacturing is highly preferred. Familiarity with process documentation and training program development is a plus.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) by 2x Get notified about new Computer Aided Design Manager jobs in
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