Job Title:Product Development (
Drafting Manager)Location: Winsted, MN
Salary Range: $98,000 - $118,000 per year (Exempt role)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Shift Schedule: 1st shift Monday - Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential: 1st shift - N/A
Key Roles and Responsibilities as a
Product Development (
Drafting Manager):
- Provide leadership, management, and accountability
- Manage compliance of customer submittal drawing process
- Develop & maintain standard work
- Develop & maintain efficiency standards
- Industry standard knowledgebase
As a
Product Development (
Drafting Manager), you will:
- Display strong leadership, team building, project management and delegation skills
- Development and standardization of effective drafting and detailing processes
- Hire, develop, train, and build a high-performing team that effectively aligns with the established drafting and engineering standards and collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations for effective process execution
- Minimize quality escapes that could result in defective materials or customer field issues
- Communicate directly with internal and external customers with a positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset
- Proactively advocate internally for solutions and managing efficient and effective workflows
- Initiate and drive towards 5% year-over-year efficiency gains
Role Qualifications as a
Product Development (
Drafting Manager):
- Associate's degree in CAD or closely related technical field
- At least three (3) years of experience leading a team in a technical field
- Expert knowledge and at least five (5) years of experience in CAD software, preferably Solid Works
- Expert knowledge in understanding and interpreting mechanical, structural, and engineering drawings and specifications
- Effective knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Use effective and appropriate written and verbal communication
- Contributor to problem-solving activities within a team environment
- Professional, detail oriented in their work
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional skills in math, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and algebraic concepts
- Collaborative approach in team and individual settings
- Data-driven mindset and an aptitude for growth and technology
Work Environment (office):While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/stand; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk short distances. On occasion, the employee may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. While on the production floor, all employees are required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
