Drafting ManagerDirect Hire- Alvarado, TX (Onsite 5 Days/Week)
$80,000-$120,000+ Base + Bonus Potential
Relocation Assistance Available
This is not a corporate desk-management role. This team needs a leader who can handle a fast-moving environment, shifting priorities, production pressure, and large team oversight while still staying close to the operation.
The right person will bring strong drafting leadership experience, technical credibility, and the ability to manage both people and workflow at scale.
Responsibilities Include:- Lead and develop a large drafting organization across U.S. and international teams.
- Oversee productivity, drawing quality, workflow management, and project deadlines.
- Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, production, and project teams.
- Manage constant drawing revisions and fast-paced operational demands.
- Coach, mentor, and develop drafting talent while building structure and accountability.
- Improve drafting processes, communication flow, and department efficiency.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across drafting and engineering operations.
- Remain hands-on with drafting workflows, problem-solving, and technical direction.
Requirements:- 5+ years of drafting leadership experience managing medium-to-large teams.
- Experience leading high-volume drafting or detailing environments.
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor required.
- 3D CAD experience required.
- Engineering or manufacturing background strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting custom, engineered-to-order products highly preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding production environment.
- Comfortable leading teams through change, pressure, and shifting deadlines.
Additional Details:- Fully onsite in Alvarado, TX.
- High-visibility leadership role with long-term growth potential.
- Strong, tenured team environment.
- Collaborative leadership group that moves quickly on hiring decisions.
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, solving operational challenges, and being part of a growing manufacturing environment where no two days look the same.
