Manager, Engineering - Design

Linamar Corporation • Livonia, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is on-site. At this time, we are not able to offer current or future work authorization transfer or sponsorship. The Engineering Manager, Design will lead and support CAD operations globally for McLaren Engineering. This role involves managing CAD standards and workflows, driving process standardization and efficiency improvements, and managing all engineering software licenses, budgets, and optimization of software usage. The manager will also oversee the Core engineering group of designers, including engineering change coordinators, and develop KPIs for the entire CAD team. Collaboration with product development teams for resource allocation, priority management, and status reporting is key. The role ensures CAD workflows align with Linamar’s Product Development Systems requirements, creates and manages budgets for CAD and engineering software suites, and supports engineering design and CAD process documentation. Evaluating and implementing emerging CAD, PLM, and engineering software to optimize department productivity, maintaining strong relationships with software providers, and establishing training plans and mentoring are also core responsibilities. The manager will provide guidance for professional growth and conduct performance reviews and other HR-related responsibilities for direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of science in engineering, engineering technology or equivalent.
• Strong background using Catia and Teamcenter.
• Strong background in CAD system configuration and setup.
• Minimum of 10 years creating 3D models/assemblies and 2D drawings (Catia preferred).
• Knowledge of engineering software platforms including CAE (FEA/CFD/1D simulation) and NVH.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated requirements for component design.
• Drawing checking experience with strong understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Strong organizational skills with experience developing standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to collaborate and work in team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks to completion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in multiple CAD software platforms (preferred skill).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support CAD operations globally for McLaren Engineering.
• Manage CAD standards and workflows while driving process standardization and efficiency improvements.
• Manage all engineering software licenses, budgets, and optimization of software usage for a lean holistic system.
• Manage, organize, and coordinate standardization of lessons learned, best practices, and technical review guides.
• Manage the Core engineering group of designers including engineering change coordinators and developing KPI’s for entire CAD team.
• Work with product development team(s) to provide resource allocation, manage priorities, and provide status reports.
• Ensure CAD workflows align with Linamar’s Product Development Systems requirements.
• Create and manage budget for McLaren’s CAD and engineering software suites.
• Create and support engineering design and CAD process documentation.
• Evaluate and implement emerging CAD, PLM, and engineering software(s) to optimize department productivity.
• Maintain strong relationships with CAD, PLM, and engineering software providers.
• Establish training plans and mentor CAD team members as well as other design engineers.
• Provide guidance for professional growth and improvement for team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and all other HR related responsibilities for direct reports.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

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