Design Manager - CAD

About the role

Endurable Building Products seeks a Design Manager to lead a CAD team in Brooklyn Center, MN. The role builds upon the CAD Technician function by adding ownership of drafting standards, reducing revisions, and improving process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• CAD Team Leadership & Oversight
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of three CAD Technicians
• Assign and balance workloads to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to improve accuracy, efficiency, and clarity
• Serve as the primary escalation point for design and drafting issues
• Drafting Standards & Consistency
• Develop, implement, and enforce CAD standards across all technicians
• Standardize: Drawing formats, detailing practices, naming conventions, revision tracking methods
• Ensure all drawings—preliminary, shop, and fabrication—are consistent in structure and quality
• Maintain standardized templates and a central library of commonly used components
• Reduce Revisions and Errors
• Identify root causes of frequent revisions, including: Incomplete preliminary drawings, misalignment with customer expectations, missing fabrication details
• Implement improvements to reduce: Rework in drawing updates, back-and-forth with customers and project managers, errors impacting production
• Review drawings at key stages to ensure completeness before release
• CAD Process & Workflow Management
• Oversee CAD workflow from project handoff through fabrication release
• Improve coordination between CAD, Project Managers, Sales, and Field teams
• Standardize drawing deliverables across each project phase
• Ensure effective use of revision tracking for full traceability
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively adjust team priorities
• Technical CAD Responsibilities
• Utilize SolidWorks to create and modify models and drawings
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings to understand design intent
• Support: Preliminary design and take-offs, engineering drawings for structural review, fabrication drawings for production
• Accurately apply revisions and maintain drawing integrity
• Step in on complex or high-priority projects as needed
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Project Managers and Sales during project handoff to clarify scope
• Work with Field Managers to ensure accurate field measurements are captured and reflected
• Collaborate with production to ensure drawings are clear and fabrication-ready
• Participate in project meetings to align expectations and resolve issues early

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CAD experience (Architectural/Mechanical experience preferred)
• Strong experience interpreting architectural and structural drawings
• Experience producing fabrication-ready drawings in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Proven ability to improve drawing accuracy, consistency, or processes
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Preferred

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience implementing CAD standards and workflow improvements
• Experience in architectural metal systems, aluminum products, or related fields
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office tools

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistency
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to correct root causes of errors
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Clear and professional communication across departments and customers
• Leadership mindset with a focus on coaching and accountability

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Education reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

Company Information

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.