CAD Manager

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B in annual sales and 10,000 commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary

The CAD Manager is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of IEM’s CAD standards, symbol libraries, and design blocks. This role owns the AutoCAD library, drives standardization across the organization, and ensures CAD tools enable engineering efficiency, accuracy, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage IEM’s CAD library, including development of standardized symbols, design blocks, templates, and drawing tools to support engineering productivity.
• Lead the creation, documentation, and enforcement of IEM-wide CAD standards, consolidating best practices from all locations into a unified, well-documented system.
• Audit CAD drawings to ensure compliance with standards, providing feedback and corrective guidance to maintain quality and consistency.
• Partner with engineering, mechanical design, and production teams to develop and maintain libraries of standard layouts for repeatable IEM products, panel arrangements, and wiring diagrams.
• Drive innovation in CAD workflows, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce design time, minimize errors, and improve manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain and update physical component layout drawings, wiring symbols, and diagram standards to reflect current product offerings and best practices.
• Develop training programs and provide guidance to engineers and CAD users on best practices, new tools, and updates to CAD standards.
• Monitor CAD tool performance, coordinate with IT for system updates, and recommend new tools or enhancements to improve the design process.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for AutoCAD, providing advanced technical support to engineering and CAD teams.
• Establish and track KPIs for CAD quality, standard adoption, and library utilization to measure improvement over time.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in CAD management, library development, or related role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven experience implementing and managing CAD standards across multiple teams.
• Experience in electrical or mechanical equipment manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with process documentation and training program development is a plus.
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $83,600.00-$156,600.00 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com or view a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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