What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafting Manager position at Ajulia Executive Search?
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a drafting/design team through coaching, training, performance management, and technical guidance
- Drive expertise in 2D/3D CAD tools (Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical) while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Establish and maintain drafting standards, templates, libraries, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all design deliverables
- Oversee drawing production, reviews, revisions, BOMs, release processes, and document control while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and revision integrity
- Manage project workloads, prioritize assignments, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and other stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule
- Serve as the CAD systems subject-matter expert, supporting design development, PDM/PLM administration, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity
Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Mechanical Design, Design Technology, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- 7 years of drafting/design experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, including 3 years of leadership or supervisory responsibility
- Advanced expertise in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical, with strong capabilities in assemblies, detailing, sheet metal design, and BOM management
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, GD&T, dimensional tolerancing, drafting standards, and PDM/PLM systems
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead drafting resources, and deliver accurate, high-quality engineering documentation within demanding project schedules
Salary: $83k
Ask for: Aarti Manchanda
Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements
Salary : $83,000