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Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Maple Grove Office - Maple Grove, MN 55369Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: DesignMAS creates custom-engineered thermal management solutions for markets that thrive on flexibility, creativity, and bold ideas. From humble beginnings to becoming an emergent multi‑brand manufacturing leader, we’ve grown by bringing in great people and empowering them to do great work.

At MAS, we believe innovation happens when everyone contributes, diversity of thought is celebrated, and people feel supported in their growth. We take pride in working hard together—tackling challenges, solving problems, and having fun along the way. As we expand into both emerging and mission-critical industries, we stay committed to delivering efficient, competitive, and sustainable heating and cooling technologies. And throughout your career here, you’ll have the chance to directly shape the foundation for what's next in our industry.

Position Summary

The CAD Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Mechanical Design and Drafting team while establishing and maintaining the systems, standards, and processes that support efficient product development and manufacturing execution. This position serves as the owner of CAD infrastructure, engineering data management, drawing standards, release processes, and drafting workflows.

The CAD Manager ensures all engineering documentation is accurate, standardized, manufacturable, and released on schedule while driving continuous improvement initiatives across CAD, PDM/Vault, ERP integration, configuration management, and manufacturing documentation.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the drafting and design team.
• Manage workloads, priorities, and resource planning.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.

Engineering Documentation & Release Management

• Own the drawing release process and ensure on-time completion of manufacturing packages.
• Establish and monitor drawing release KPIs and department performance metrics.
• Ensure released documentation meets quality, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of release workflows to reduce cycle time and errors.
• Maintain revision control processes and engineering change implementation procedures.

CAD Standards & Design Governance

• Develop and maintain CAD standards, templates, drafting procedures, and GD&T requirements.
• Conduct drawing reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and manufacturability.
• Drive standardization across products and engineering documentation.

Product Data Management (PDM) & Systems Ownership

• Own and maintain SolidWorks PDM/Vault, including workflows, permissions, and revision controls.
• Lead continuous improvement of engineering data management processes.
• Support CAD, Vault, and ERP system integration initiatives.

Manufacturing Documentation

• Establish standards for assembly packets, manufacturing packets, and BOMs.
• Improve engineering workflows to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to support operational excellence.

Technical Design Support

• Review complex designs, drawings, and assemblies for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Provide technical guidance and support to designers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of mechanical design/drafting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Advanced SolidWorks experience required.
• Strong experience with SolidWorks PDM/Vault administration.
• Experience integrating CAD systems with ERP/MRP platforms.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOM structures, and configuration management.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Experience developing engineering standards and release procedures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group term life insurance coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans available
• 8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and generous PTO policy
• 401k matching
• Company paid events
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Education assistance program

EEO Statement

MAS HVAC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other legally protected status.

Employment decisions at MAS HVAC are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote a culture of fairness, equity, and opportunity.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, in accordance with applicable laws.

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