Sorenson Engineering Inc. · 22 hours ago
CAD Systems Manager
Yucaipa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSorenson Engineering located in Yucaipa, California has been a globally recognized leader in micro technology solutions for various industries. They are seeking an experienced CAD Systems Manager to lead and optimize design and data management processes, establish best practices, and provide training and support for CAD applications.
IndustrialManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain CAD standards and best practices for Autodesk Inventor and Vault
Create documentation, libraries, and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency across design teams
Oversee and administer Autodesk Vault for user access, data organization, and lifecycle management
Conduct periodic audits of CAD usage, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards
Identify potential issues or inefficiencies and recommend strategic improvements
Design and deliver continuous training programs for new and existing team members on Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and related tools
Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving CAD-related technical issues
Provide user support, guidelines, and quick reference materials to enhance productivity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, Production) to streamline workflows and improve overall project quality
Assess new tools, features, or add-ons to improve the efficiency of design processes
Evaluate, integrate and maintain automation solutions, such as coolOrange Powerjobs
Manage projects related to CAD standards implementation, system upgrades, and other continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure project timelines, budgets, and objectives are met
Work closely with leadership and department heads to align CAD strategies with broader organizational goals
Communicate CAD status, issues, and updates to all relevant stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Experience in manufacturing engineering
CAD CAM development experience
CNC Programming experience
Training experience
In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Inventor
In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Vault
Ability to develop, implement, and maintain CAD standards and best practices for Autodesk Inventor and Vault
Ability to create documentation, libraries, and templates to ensure consistency and efficiency across design teams
Oversee and administer Autodesk Vault for user access, data organization, and lifecycle management
Conduct periodic audits of CAD usage, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards
Identify potential issues or inefficiencies and recommend strategic improvements
Design and deliver continuous training programs for new and existing team members on Autodesk Inventor, Vault, and related tools
Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving CAD-related technical issues
Provide user support, guidelines, and quick reference materials to enhance productivity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, Production) to streamline workflows and improve overall project quality
Assess new tools, features, or add-ons to improve the efficiency of design processes
Evaluate, integrate and maintain automation solutions
Manage projects related to CAD standards implementation, system upgrades, and other continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure project timelines, budgets, and objectives are met
Work closely with leadership and department heads to align CAD strategies with broader organizational goals
Communicate CAD status, issues, and updates to all relevant stakeholders
Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor (modeling, assemblies, drawings, design automation)
Deep understanding of Vault configuration, file management, user permissions, and lifecycles
Familiarity with CAD standards (ASME, ISO, etc.) and engineering best practices
Ability to create and manage libraries, templates, and custom content
Troubleshooting skills for common CAD and data management issues
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven problem-solving abilities and a track record of process improvements
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum of 8 years working with Autodesk Inventor in a professional design/engineering environment
Hands-on experience administering and managing Autodesk Vault for version control and data management
Preferred
coolOrange Powerjobs knowledge or experience
Experience with scripting or API integrations for Autodesk products
Prior experience leading or supervising a CAD team
Company
Sorenson Engineering Inc.
At Sorenson Engineering, we integrate the most advanced micromachining technologies with over 65 years of expertise in machine innovations and unsurpassed quality standards.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeromy Roush
PLANT & FACILITIES DIRECTOR / DIVISION MANAGER
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