Design Manager - CAD

UFP Industries•Brooklyn Center, MN

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Endurable Building Products focuses on structural aluminum systems for decks, balconies, railings, stairs, sunshades, and canopies, offering solutions for both single-family and multi-family projects across the United States. We’re seeking a dynamic Design Manager to join our team in Brooklyn Center, MN. In this role, you’ll lead and inspire a talented CAD team, ensuring every design is precise, consistent, and fully aligned with both customer expectations and production standards. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in delivering high-quality, detail-driven work, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This role builds upon the CAD Technician function by adding ownership of: Drafting standards and consistency Error reduction and revision control Team leadership and development Process improvement across all drawing phases The position manages a team of three CAD Technicians and works closely with project managers, sales, engineering, and production to ensure high-quality drawing output across all project phases: Preliminary Drawings Shop Drawings Fabrication Drawings

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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