CAD Manager

Job Description 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 developing, maintaining, and continuously improving IEMs 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 IEMs CAD library, including developing 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 by 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 their integration 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 communication skills 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 standards. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, training, and reporting. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in a technical field, engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years experience in CAD management, library development, or related roles in manufacturing or engineering environments. Proven experience in 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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