CAD Team Leader Job Elkhart area,Indiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

Overview

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

Who We Are:

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What

You will Get:

A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.

Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!

Fair and competitive compensation.

Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.

Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The individual must be forward thinking, has to have a positive attitude and can set expectations for their team members. This role is responsible for managing the RV Chassis Frame product associated to a specific set of external OEM customers. Working with and leading a team of CAD Technicians that create and update the chassis frame drawings and components. The candidate must be driven, hardworking and demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in managing and completing projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Lead, mentor and grow a team of CAD Technicians

Delegate work to CAD techs based on priorities

Ensure all drawings are accurately created and maintained to customer specifications while complying with Lippert RV Best Practices and organizational standards.

Manage and implement internal/external cost savings and/or standardization initiatives

Assist in establishing and/or upgrading internal drafting and workflow standards and practices

Consistently use metrics to improve or maintain efficiency and quality of work

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and intercompany personnel

Aid in the training of new hires and continued support of team members software and product questions

Other

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with intercompany personnel to achieve corporate, divisional and department goals.

Self-motivated and possess a high level of personal initiative and accountability

Working Conditions:

Primarily working indoors, office environment.

May sit for several hours at a time.

Prolonged exposure to computer screens.

Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications:

3D CAD software experience

Solid Works experience highly preferred

PDM/PLM software experience a plus

Highly motivated and passionate leader of people

Strong organization and time management skills

Competencies:

Leadership

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Quality focused

Detail oriented

Ability to work in a fast-paced, results driven environment

Results driven

Initiative

Ability to multi-task

Ability to rapidly transition between projects as priorities change

Ability to self-manage

Ability to work independently or with others

Decision making confidence

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role will have 3-6 CAD Technicians reporting to it.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk and listen. This position is not very active when it comes to movement and requires a lot typing and sitting in a chair.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time salary position and the expected work hours are 45-50 hours per week. Hours may vary due to work load.

Travel:

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

Degree in engineering related field recommended

5-7 years solid modeling complex assemblies.

Additional Eligibility

Qualifications:

List any other specific eligibility qualifications.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may…