Manager, CAD Services

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Definition, CAD Services & Design Standards Manager will lead the Canoga Park team of 10+ staff members, providing critical leadership for MSSL program product definition (PD). This role combines hands-on technical contribution (75%) with leadership responsibilities (25%), ensuring delivery of high-quality product definitions while driving continuous improvement and staff development. This position will represent the LA site on the CAD and PLM Governance boards to act on the behalf of the LA site program business needs while aligning with the overall common processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, or related technical field and a minimum of 9 years of related experience.
Graduate Degree in Engineering, Design, or related technical field and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years prior experience in Engineering, Design, or related field.
9+ years of CAD experience with 3+ years in a leadership capacity - preferably in the Defense industry
Expert proficiency in Creo and Windchill PLM software
Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and CAD standards
Advanced top-down modeling and drawing creation skills
Proven ability to deliver Product Definitions through PLM systems
Experience with MSSL (Missile Systems) programs
Familiarity with MS365 suite (OneNote, Teams, Project, Visio)
Track record of implementing process improvements and new CAD methodologies
Demonstrated technical and staff leadership capabilities
Experience representing technical interests on governance boards
Excellent communication skills across departments and disciplines
Strong people leadership skills with focus on staff development
Experience managing budgets and resource allocation
Knowledge of production support requirements (Operations, Tooling, Quality)

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, and release Product Definitions for Canoga Park MSSL projects
Ensure CAD process discipline and technical excellence across all programs
Provide Product Definition BOE (Basis of Estimate) creation and review support to program teams
Proactively support Operations, Tooling, and Quality Centers of Excellence at Canoga Park site
Oversee daily task assignments and workload distribution for 10 CAD Services staff members plus contingent workforce
Lead employee development, training, and performance management
Manage department budgets and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet program demands
Foster staff growth through clear goal-setting and skill development initiatives
Build strong collaborative relationships with program IPTs and functional leadership
Represent Canoga Park MSSL program interests on the AR Segment CAD Process and Governance team
Implement and maintain AR CAD Standards across new and existing programs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in AR segment-wide projects
Deliver CAD Process training across the Canoga Park Design organization
Champion adoption of new methodologies (e.g., MBD) to enhance quality and release responsiveness and digital thread goals