Engineering Design CAD Manager at On-Board Companies

Position Details:
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Richmond, VA ( incentives negotiable for out of area candidates )
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid Holidays, PTO, and more
Compensation: $50 - $70/hr depending upon qualifications
Drug and background screenings required

Overview
Manages CAD team who revise technical drawings for all disciplines
Coordinates with Document Control manager and client to ensure drawings are updated accurately, meet due dates and are compliant with client’s design standards and procedures
Maintains documentation of generated design deliverables
Serves as the senior CAD drafter


This position is in Richmond, VA
Work will be performed full time at site


Of Note
This position is part of our dedicated and nested site operations team, which means this role will continue in perpetuity if the selected candidate’s performance meets expectations
The ideal candidate will be someone who looking to establish roots and stay for many years to come as an integral part of the team


Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving requests, documenting and managing the completion of updated design and detail drawings
  
• Be proficient in knowledge and maintaining client’s CAD standards and guidelines
  
• Use multiple software packages to generate reports, manage drawings and transmit documentation to clients electronically
  
• Coordinate and collaborate with Document Control manager to manage the accessibility, storage and resolution of drawings
  
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to plan, organize and manage work plans of CAD team
  
• Train and guide CAD operators in application skills, drafting techniques and standards
  
• Evaluate team members in their technical skills, performance and productivity
  
• Monitor the quality and accuracy of output generated by the CAD team
  Review and approve designs and drawing updates before release to clients for approval
  
• Interpret design requests and interacts with clients for clarification and resolution of technical issues
  Generates additional designs not included in initial requests to maintain data integrity
  
• Organizational abilities to manage multiple projects concurrently and ensure all updates are completed within set timelines
  
• Implement and maintain documentation records of generated design deliverables
  
• Maintain plant area personnel lists in distribution documentation
  
• Provide backup responsibilities for Document Control manager
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of applicable design experience focused on manufacturing or industrial settings
• Proven work experience as a CAD manager or similar role
  
• Extensive experience and proficiency with CAD software platforms, preferably MicroStation
  
• Experience in communicating with designers, engineers and plant area personnel
  
• Sound knowledge of Process, E&I, Mechanical and CSA engineering principles and practices
  
• Must have a keen eye for detail
  
• Must possess excellent leadership, technical and organizational skills
  

Work Environment

• Office setting with occasional site visits
  
• At times, must be able to complete necessary field work in process areas around the plant site
  Work is located at a chemical plant and requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes
  

About Us:
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L
Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry
Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC
On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.