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CAD (Computer Aided Design) Manager

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Location: Bremerton

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Shift: Days, Four Ten -hour days (Monday through Thursday)

Compensation: $85K to 105K per year, DOE

Why work with us?

• Opportunity to work for an employee-owned company.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package- including Healthcare, Paid Time off, 401K and more!
• Four, ten-hour day work week
• Contribute to providing first responders and the military with tools they need to save lives

Why we need you and what you will be responsible for:

With a record high backlog of boats to build, we are seeking a passionate, committed leader for our CAD and drafting team to help us build our amazing aluminum boats even more efficiently and successfully! This position will manage our computer-aided design (CAD) systems and lead a team of drafters and designers. This role requires a technically proficient individual who can maintain CAD standards, provide system support, and ensure drafting output meets project and quality standards AND manage people and projects!

What you will do:

CAD Administration:

• Maintain and administer CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, etc.) across the organization.
• Develop and enforce CAD standards, templates, libraries, and workflows.
• Manage software licensing, version control, and updates in coordination with IT.
• Provide training, support, and troubleshooting assistance to users.
• Work with engineering and design teams to integrate CAD systems with other enterprise platforms (e.g., PLM, PDM, ERP).

CAD Supervision:

• Lead and supervise a team of drafters/designers to ensure timely and accurate completion of drawings.
• Review drawings for quality assurance and compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Assign drafting tasks based on project schedules and team capacity.
• Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to drafting staff.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, and project managers to align drawing output with design intent.
• Works closely with Leadership in other departments to ensure their needs are being met
• Recruits, hires, and conducts performance management activities for their team
• Approves timecards, time off, schedules- ensuring accuracy in payroll and appropriate coverage for the needs of the business

Core skills/requirements we need:

• Strong understanding of drafting principles, file management, and CAD customization.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker
• US Citizenship required (due to Government Contract requirements)

Experience & Education:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a CAD-related role, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Proficiency in one or more CAD platforms (e.g., AutoCAD, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Rhino 3D).
• Solid Edge experience a plus
• Marine industry experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing
• Listening and hearing ability and visual acuity

SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their , , , , , , or . SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to , , , , , , , protected veteran status or .

Participates in a Drug Free Business Policy, pre-employment Background checks and E-Verify. Must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant. Applicants must be 18 years of or over.