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CAD & Release Supervisor
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Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan, 48102, USA
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Provide strategic direction, daily coordination, and technical mentorship for the Design, Release, and CAD systems integration team
- Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment through active coaching, career planning, and performance management
- Serve as final authority for WERS notices and ALERT authorizations for the Ford Customization business unit
- Ensure drafting, releasing, and change-management activities are executed accurately and on schedule
- Plan and manage engineering resources and workflows for FCPDS milestones, product cycle plans, and Ford Licensed Accessories initiatives
- Ensure 3D CAD models and 2D drawings comply with Ford CAD/Drafting Standards, Ford Automotive Procedures, and Global Methods
- Act as primary engineering liaison for CAD and release requirements
- Collaborate with Program Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Purchasing, and Service Engineering
- Lead deployment and optimization of CAD software and PLM technology internally and across the external supply base
- Manage team hardware, software, licensing, training, tools, and reference materials
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent) preferred; comparable experience managing CAD and Release systems accepted in lieu of degree
- 10+ years of progressive experience in automotive Design and Release (D&R), CAD, or Product Engineering
- Comprehensive understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle
- Prior experience supervising technical teams
- 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or mentoring engineering/technical teams
- Proven track record of resource allocation and talent development preferred
- High proficiency in CAD/PLM environments, such as Catia, Teamcenter, and 3
DEXPERIENCE - Proficiency in engineering release systems, such as WERS or equivalent OEM release databases
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Visa sponsorship is not available
Demonstrates expertise in managing CAD and Release systems within the automotive industry, ensuring compliance with Ford standards while fostering team development and collaboration. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, optimize workflows, and manage resources effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords- 10+ Years Experience In Automotive Design And Release
- High Proficiency In CAD/PLM Environments
- Proficiency In Engineering Release Systems
- Experience Leading Technical Teams
- Bachelor Of Science Degree In Engineering
- CAD Systems Management
- Product Engineering
- Change Management
- Resource Allocation
- 3D CAD Modeling
- 2D Drafting
- Engineering Workflow Management
- Technical Mentorship
- Automotive Product Development Lifecycle
- Performance Management
- Collaborative Leadership
- Coaching
- Career Planning
- Performance Management
- Ford CAD/Drafting Standards
- Ford Automotive Procedures
- Global Methods
- Ford Licensed Accessories
- FCPDS Milestones
- Catia
- Teamcenter
- 3
DEXPERIENCE - WERS
- PLM Technology
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