Drafting-Design Manager at Matrix PDM Engineering

Job Summary:

The Drafting-Design Manager manages and leads overall drafting/design teams for one or more business segments across multiple locations, including offshore engineering partner locations, ensuring high-quality deliverables and fostering a results-driven culture focused on continuous improvement and learning. This role requires a leader for their discipline with a strong background in CAD systems and a passion for driving efficiency through automation.

Essential Functions:

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values”.
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics”.
• Supports Company strategic initiatives, implementing and translating for team from a tactical and goal-oriented standpoint.
• Leads, mentors, and manages the drafting team across multiple locations within their designated design group(s) to achieve project goals and maintain high standards of quality, ensuring consistency and alignment with Company standards.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative team culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provides regular performance feedback and professional development opportunities for team members; ensures succession planning in place.
• Develops and enforces CAD standards, best practices, policies and/or procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Identifies opportunities for automation within the drafting process to enhance productivity and accuracy and encourages team to do the same.
• Collaborates with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure drafting deliverables meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Reviews and approves design drawings and technical documents for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Manages project schedules, budgets, and resources, assuring staffing levels are sufficient to meet the department and region needs.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality drafting services and addressing any concerns promptly.
• Leads team in collaboration with offshore engineering partners, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with the Company’s goals and standards and ensuring timely delivery of drafting services.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating and terminating subordinate personnel. Directs subordinate personnel and actively participates, as necessary, in achievement of responsibilities and objectives.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of drafting experience required in various disciplines or industries, including 2+ years of previous supervisory experience leading drafting teams.
• Experience with automation tools and processes in a drafting environment required.
• Strong computer skills including AutoCad and MS Office; advanced Inventor knowledge preferred.
• Strong understanding of various drafting disciplines such as vessels, structural, etc.
• Experience managing High Value Engineering Center (HVEC) partners highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, drive cultural change, and implement new technologies.
• Strong customer service orientation and good problem-solving abilities.
• General understanding of fabrication, purchasing, and field construction.
• Excellent math skills and aptitude for understanding various industry technical standards and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of API and ASME standards preferred.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Travel to various sites (company, project and client) required.
• Occasional overtime required for this role.

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative Action Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.