Manager - Drawing Office

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Role Purpose

The Drawing Office Manager will lead and oversee the drawing office team, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of engineering drawings, models, and configuration-controlled documentation to support the company’s design, development, and production activities. The role requires strong technical expertise in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), leadership in mentoring and developing staff, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to uphold design integrity and compliance with industry standards.

Key Accountabilities:

• Team Leadership & Management
• Supervise and coordinate the work of CAD designers, draftsmen, and the configuration management officer.
• Mentor and train staff in CAD best practices, drafting standards, and GD&T application.
• Manage workload allocation and monitor performance to ensure on-time delivery of drawing office outputs.

• Drawing Office Operations
• Oversee the preparation, checking, and approval of 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Ensure all drawings comply with company standards, engineering requirements, and international standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO 1101, etc.).
• Implement and maintain drawing and document control procedures.

• Technical Expertise
• Provide expert guidance in GD&T for all designs and drawings.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity of dimensional tolerances and design intent communication.
• Drive continuous improvement in drawing standards and CAD practices.

• Configuration Management
• Oversee the configuration management process, ensuring full traceability of revisions, part numbers, and design baselines.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality to maintain configuration integrity.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Liaise with design engineers, project managers, and production teams to ensure effective communication and integration of design changes.
• Support design reviews, audits, and customer deliverables as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a drawing office environment, with progressive responsibility.
• Proven track record of managing or leading CAD/drafting teams.
• Strong expertise in GD&T, with practical experience applying ASME Y14.5 / ISO 1101 standards.
• Proficiency in industry-standard CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawing standards, tolerances, and manufacturing practices.
• Experience in configuration management systems and document control processes.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-precision engineering sectors.
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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