Engineering Drafting Manager

Engineering Drafting Manager – Mechanical Design & Documentation

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Drafting Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering accurate technical drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation that support sales, operations, and customer-facing teams. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and process improvement to drive high-quality outputs, fast turnaround times, and continuous improvement within a regulated engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and drafters, driving performance in accuracy, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Facilitate daily SCRUM meetings to monitor KPIs, remove roadblocks, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Lead the transition and optimization of drafting tools, including migration from Visio to Solid Works.
• Review incoming project requests to ensure design inputs are complete and aligned with user requirements.
• Track and analyze drafting metrics using dashboards to identify trends, improve throughput, and reduce bottlenecks.
• Own and improve BOM standards and labor assumptions in partnership with Engineering, Planning, and Operations.
• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions aligned with quality system requirements.
• Act as a key liaison between Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to maintain design intent throughout the order-to-build process.
• Review and approve drawings to ensure compliance with design standards, GD&T requirements, and revision control.
• Standardize drafting templates, symbols, and design libraries to promote consistency and best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure proper use of PLM and ERP systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework and improving communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of mechanical design or drafting experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Expert-level Solid Works proficiency with strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Proven experience creating and reviewing technical drawings for injection-molded or assembled products.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and project tracking methods (Gantt charts, KPI dashboards).
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems (Syte Line or equivalent preferred).
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a strong attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Background in bioprocessing, medical device, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 or IATF 16949 standards.
• Experience supporting Lean, Kaizen, or process optimization initiatives.
• Prior involvement in drafting software transitions or system upgrades.
• This position is 100% on-site in Camarillo, California.