CAD Manager

Macerich • Town of Pittsford, NY

10h • $65,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The CAD Manager leads a team of computer-aided design (CAD) drafters, designers, and/or technicians. This role establishes departmental standards, oversees production workflows, and ensures the delivery of high-quality technical drawings and design outputs. The CAD Manager collaborates closely with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and standards while driving continuous improvement in CAD processes and capabilities. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, Drafting, Architecture, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an individual contributor in a CAD-related role.
• Extensive knowledge of CAD software, drafting standards, and technical drawing practices.
• Strong understanding of engineering/design workflows and departmental processes.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred or required, depending on organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of CAD drafters, designers, and/or technicians, including full authority for personnel actions such as hiring, performance management, and disciplinary decisions.
• Establish and enforce departmental standards for CAD software, tools, methodologies, and drawing practices.
• Set production goals, establish deadlines, and define performance and quality standards to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Oversee the preparation of technical drawings and design documentation using CAD tools.
• Utilize CAD technologies to support benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements and expectations are met.
• Evaluate project outcomes and implement guidelines, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Recommend and evaluate new CAD technologies, tools, and applications to enhance organizational capabilities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, software advancements, and emerging CAD techniques, ensuring departmental practices remain current.
• Monitor project/department milestones and goals, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and schedules.
• Continuously assess and refine workflows to optimize department performance and output quality.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
• Generous paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
• 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career-development resources
• Comprehensive wellness program including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships
• Remote Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager