CAD Manager - Senior Designer

Job Description

Job Description

About XeteX

At XeteX, our mission, vision, and values drive our company purpose: “Helping Buildings Breathe Better.” By designing and manufacturing high-performing energy recovery ventilation and air handling solutions for industrial and commercial buildings, XeteX produces a better world for all of us.

XeteX was founded in 1984. In recent years, our Company has experienced unprecedented growth and has been recognized as an eight-time Inc. 5000 Honoree ranking as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our headquarters are located in Coon Rapids, MN and our production facilities are based in La Crosse, WI.

Xetex is teaming with innovation, expertise, and outstanding people. That is why we value our people as our greatest asset! Our employees lead through integrity, apply creativity and talent, invent innovative solutions to meet new demands, and offer effective services/products to be leaders in the industry. By adding your creativity, innovations, and contributions, you take pride in being a valued member of our growth and success.

CAD Manager – Senior Designer

The CAD Manager- Senior Designer position involves coordinating with engineers, the CAD department, and manufacturing teams to ensure stakeholder satisfaction with projects. This role not only reviews project performance and potential improvements but also oversees the CAD team's operations, including managing and mentoring team members. The CAD Manager- Senior Designer assesses potential new uses for CAD within the organization, keeps the department’s software, techniques, and tools up to date, establishes departmental mechanical design standards, and ensures design for manufacturability. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining technical drawings, visual representations of products, assembly instructions, and ensuring adherence to common practices within the CAD team.

Job Duties:

• Leadership and Team Management

  • Supervise and mentor the CAD team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality outputs and professional development

  • Ensures CAD team can maintain schedule and quality requirements from production, providing layout plans according to the master schedule

  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

  • Oversee and manage CAD-related projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deadlines

  • Coordinate with engineers, production and other department heads to ensure seamless communication and project alignment

  • Facilitate weekly and daily meetings with the factory and other departments to discuss progress and address issues

  • Lead continuous design and process improvements and foster a collaborative team environment to achieve common goals and objectives

• Technical Responsibilities

  • Proficiently use AutoCAD and SolidWorks for the layout of HVAC units and other design tasks

  • Create and maintain technical documentation for manufacturing and assembling units

  • Assist in designing for manufacturability and developing innovative designs

  • Ensure all CAD processes adhere to established departmental standards for software, techniques, and tools

  • Support the resolution of field issues and assist with unit testing and finalizing documentation

  • Observe and review quality improvements in collaboration with the quality manager

Qualifications:

• Minimum

  • Education & Experience:

    • 2-Year Technical Degree in Mechanical Drafting, Design, or Engineering

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical or industrial design

  • Proven experience in leading teams or projects

  • Design experience with sheet metal and fabrication

• Management Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities

  • Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams

  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills to optimize the CAD design process

  • Project management skills to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of designs

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and manage multiple projects

• Other Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for creating charts and performing calculations

  • Performs effectively in ambiguous situations

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to analyze and solve problems

  • Responsible, personable, with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Preferred:

  • Experience in leading teams or projects is strongly desired

  • Hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with all team members

• Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Our Purpose

Through our purpose of “Helping Buildings Breathe Better,” XeteX unlocks the full potential of building environments through our innovative custom air handling solutions. We are dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-performance, sustainable systems that optimize building air quality, increase energy efficiency, elevate occupant comfort, and enhance operations.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the premier HVAC air handling company, setting the standard for excellence in the industry. XeteX strives to provide exceptional solutions that create commercial and industrial building environments exceeding customer expectations in comfort and performance. Through continuous innovation, advanced technology, and a commitment to sustainability, our products contribute to a greener planet.

Our Mission

With a relentless focus on innovation and quality, XeteX exists to breathe life into commercial and industrial facilities to reach their highest capabilities.

XeteX is directed by a simple idea: “Always do the right thing,” that represents our five Core Values:

• Integrity - Being honest, transparent, and ethical.

• Customer Focus - Prioritizing Customer needs in all we do.

• Excellence - Surpassing expectations in every aspect of our work.

• Collaboration - Embracing our collective strength which is the sum of our individual efforts.

• Autonomy - Empowering our people to make a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer

XeteX is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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