CAD Manager

CAD Manager – Senior DesignerAt 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.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 ManagementSupervise and mentor the CAD team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality outputs and professional developmentEnsures CAD team can maintain schedule and quality requirements from production, providing layout plans according to the master scheduleConduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team membersOversee and manage CAD-related projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deadlinesCoordinate with engineers, production and other department heads to ensure seamless communication and project alignmentFacilitate weekly and daily meetings with the factory and other departments to discuss progress and address issuesLead continuous design and process improvements and foster a collaborative team environment to achieve common goals and objectivesTechnical ResponsibilitiesProficiently use AutoCAD and SolidWorks for the layout of HVAC units and other design tasksCreate and maintain technical documentation for manufacturing and assembling unitsAssist in designing for manufacturability and developing innovative designsEnsure all CAD processes adhere to established departmental standards for software, techniques, and toolsSupport the resolution of field issues and assist with unit testing and finalizing documentationObserve and review quality improvements in collaboration with the quality managerRequirementsMinimumEducation & Experience: 2-Year Technical Degree in Mechanical Drafting, Design, or EngineeringMinimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical or industrial designProven experience in leading teams or projectsDesign experience with sheet metal and fabricationManagement Skills Strong leadership and team management abilitiesEffective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teamsProblem-solving and decision-making skills to optimize the CAD design processProject management skills to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of designsDetail-oriented with the ability to plan, organize, set priorities, and manage multiple projectsOther Requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel for creating charts and performing calculationsPerforms effectively in ambiguous situationsStrong organizational skills and the ability to analyze and solve problemsResponsible, personable, with a strong work ethic and a collaborative approachAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferredExperience in leading teams or projects is strongly desiredHands-on approach with the ability to work closely with all team membersBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringPhysical RequirementsAbility 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.