Senior Manager, CADD

Job Description

Summary:

At The Coca-Cola Company, our ability to deliver innovation at scale relies not only on groundbreaking beverage concepts but also on the advanced equipment and technologies that enable a seamless consumer experience across the globe. The Senior Manager, CADD Designer / PLM Integrator plays a vital role in shaping this innovation journey by elevating how we approach product design, 3D modeling, and digital governance throughout the equipment lifecycle.

• Develop and steward CAD standards, templates, and best practices that ensure efficiency, accuracy, and global consistency across equipment platforms.
• Lead complex 3D modeling initiatives for new product introductions (NPI), including the creation of high-fidelity models and fully detailed technical drawings for manufacturing readiness.
• Partner with Core Engineering, Innovation & Design, and external suppliers (OEM/JDM) to align design intent with PLM governance principles, enabling streamlined product data management.
• Oversee the internal 3D Printing Lab capability, leveraging rapid prototyping to validate parts, support early design reviews, and accelerate innovation cycles.
• Govern CAD-to-PLM data flows and template compliance standards to maintain revision control and enable accurate product lifecycle information across systems.
• Validate equipment component fit, configuration, and performance with rigorous tolerance analysis to mitigate risk during scale-up and commercialization.
• Maintain model libraries and revision-controlled assets for modular platform designs, driving consistency across global operating units and equipment configurations.
• Execute design-for-manufacturing deliverables that optimize production, reduce rework, and meet quality standards during early stages of NPI.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed data governance, modularity principles, and manufacturing considerations into the design process to enhance speed-to-market outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering , Industrial Design, or a related technical field; advanced degree or professional certification in CAD/PLM technologies preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in 3D CAD design, PLM data governance, and equipment or product design within a global manufacturing or technology environment.
• Strong expertise in 3D modeling software (e.g., Creo, Solid Works) and advanced proficiency in creating detailed, revision-controlled technical documentation.
• Proven ability to define and implement CAD standards, best practices, and model libraries to support modular and scalable equipment architecture.
• Experience with PLM integration, data flow governance, and supporting transitions to SaaS-based PLM platforms in highly matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing principles, rapid prototyping, tolerance analysis, and modular design strategies.
• Skilled in bridging engineering design intent with enterprise-level data governance practices to ensure product integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Demonstrated capability in digital fluency, advanced data management, and familiarity with AI-enabled tools for design validation or compliance tracking.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and global suppliers to deliver consistent solutions aligned with organizational quality and innovation goals.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to translate complex technical data into actionable workflows for engineering and manufacturing stakeholders.

• Enable your leadership in implementing world-class CAD and PLM design standards that shape Coca-Cola's equipment innovation roadmap.
• Provide access to modern design technologies, advanced PLM systems, and rapid prototyping resources that accelerate product development cycles.
• Offer opportunities to work across global platforms and with cross-functional teams, influencing modularity and digital governance strategies that impact the entire sy