CAD Manager

From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview WA., NORPAC delivers a broad range of high-quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. NORPAC makes high-quality and environmentally conscious packaging paper, copy paper and printing paper grades.

NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world class performance while leading a principle based, process disciplined organization.

NORPAC is looking for a dynamic CAD Manager to work with engineering to create, update and maintain technical drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software. In this position, the ideal candidate will use design principles to bring engineering designs and ideas to fruition

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Lead, maintain, develop, and monitor company’s electronic and physical drawing library

• Maintain and update company CAD standards and manual

• Maintain and develop drawings to ensure they meet company standards

• Generate 2D drawings from conceptual hand sketches including general arrangements, process & instrumentation drawings, process flow sheets, instrumentation loop sheets, MCC drawings, and electrical one-line drawings

• Make adjustments to drawings according to feedback from engineers and other company employees

• Manage drawing title blocks

• Coordinate daily work with engineering and maintenance teams on routine drawing updates

• Checkout drawings to company staff and third-party engineers

• Monitor checked out drawings

• Participate collaboratively on large capital project teams

• Work with third party design engineers to receive, manage, distribute, and file drawing submittals

• Audit and monitor third party drawing submittals for drawing standards compliance

• Allocate assignment of drawing numbers and instrumentation loop numbers

• Other duties as assigned and identified

Required Qualifications and Key Skills:

• Associates degree or certificate in design or technical field or a combination of education/experience

• Possess excellent skills in written and oral communication

• Demonstrated ability to learn and continue to develop knowledge and skills base

• Strong computer skills which include knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including experience with Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Demonstrated deep knowledge of AutoCAD 2023 and/or 2026 for Windows, including custom menu development, profile management, printer management, rights management, and automated PDF generation

• Working knowledge of process piping, manufacturing equipment, electrical power systems, and control systems.

• Ability to excel with minimal supervision using effective time management

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Detail oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills

• Skilled in prioritizing multiple tasks and demands

• Flexible to meet changing business and team needs with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Desirable:

• Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility

• Working knowledge of document management software and SAP

• Ability to perform mechanical design for small projects

Compensation:

Annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 depending on experience (DOE).

This position is eligible for:

NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation pay after 1 year, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000