Design Department Manager

Overview

Lead design team to deliver fabrication and construction docs for modular water/wastewater systems.

Key Responsibilities

• inventor libraries
• ilogic automation
• excel tools
• vault administration
• design standards
• drawing approval

Tasks

Systems Oversight (in collaboration with internal IT and team leads) -Identify, evaluate, and implement strategies and technologies to improve design workflows and team productivity. -Provide final review and approval of all fabrication and construction drawings prior to release. -Lead staff development initiatives and foster a high-performance team culture. -Lead the resolution of complex design and component challenges. -Oversee creation and management of Autodesk Inventor Content Center and part libraries. -Develop Excel-based engineering tools to assist with design and fabrication calculations. -Set and maintain standards for design templates, part numbering, and drawing formatting. -Manage departmental budget, including resource planning and allocation for training, hardware, software, and tools. -Support site visits to evaluate complex design challenges and integration needs. -Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs for drafting and design workflows. -Coordinate design team workload and priorities in collaboration with project managers. -Implement and manage iLogic scripts in Inventor to automate tasks and improve model consistency. -Ensure adherence to internal design standards and best practices. -Administer and maintain the structure and settings of Autodesk Vault server and client configurations. -Oversee the installation, updating, and troubleshooting of design software across the team (Autodesk Suite). -Conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and lead goal-setting conversations for team members. -Guide selection of varies treatment structures and layouts that would include elevated headworks structures, WWTP phasing layouts, screening equipment and outfalls. -Advise in the procurement and lifecycle planning of design team hardware.

Requirements

• inventor
• vault
• procore
• ilogic
• 8+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Design Manager to lead our drafting and design team in delivering high-quality fabrication and construction documentation for modular water and wastewater treatment systems. This role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and efficiency across all design outputs, while continuously improving tools, processes, and team capabilities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Vault, design automation, and team development within an engineering-driven environment. Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Soft Skills -Working knowledge of Procore or equivalent construction management software. -Highly organized and detail-oriented. -Exposure to modular water/wastewater treatment system design or related mechanical/structural system design. -Forward-thinking, with a continuous improvement mindset. -8+ years of professional experience in mechanical, structural, or industrial design, preferably in water/wastewater or modular system environments. -3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a design or CAD management role. -Experience with budget planning and department-level resource allocation. -Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Drafting Technology, or related field. -Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional. -Strong knowledge of fabrication practices, construction documentation, and design standards. -Proficiency with iLogic scripting in Autodesk Inventor. -Strong project coordination skills and ability to balance priorities across multiple teams. -Proven experience with process documentation and SOP development. -Experience developing and managing Excel-based design tools. -Strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams.

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About Auc Group

-AUC's modular lease-to-own plants allow developers to start small, expand as needed, and avoid large upfront costs. -It joined Seven Seas Water Group in 2018, combining local agility with international supply capabilities. -Its signature Water-as-a-Service model bundles design, build, operation, and financing under long-term contracts. -Typical projects include municipal and private developments, often addressing stalled or capacity-strained sites.

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