Director Of Design

Overview

Oversee CAD team, manage design projects, ensure quality, and lead operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• cad management
• design standards
• software licensing
• product development
• workflow design
• team leadership

Tasks

-Conduct team and one-on-one meetings; regularly report to the COO. -Establish performance benchmarks, turnaround times, and KPIs; ensure accountability through regular performance reviews. -Ensure accuracy and quality of all factory shop drawings for Forged, custom, and new product designs. -Oversee software licensing and subscriptions. -Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members. -Coordinate with internal teams or external vendors to troubleshoot technical issues. -Support new product development with design input and imagery. -Contribute to departmental budgeting and resource planning. -Manage the Forged program in partnership with the COO and Sales, including client consultations, scopes of work, material drawings, and revisions. -Collaborate with other teams to design and implement new workflows or improve existing ones. -Maintain and update CAD block libraries. -Define and enforce design standards and submission requirements. -Create and verify product specification sheets as needed. -Participate in hiring decisions, manage time-off approvals, and ensure coverage during absences. -Lead quarterly initiatives focused on improving team output and scalability. -Oversee daily operations and task prioritization for the CAD department. -Facilitate communication across departments, resolving conflicts while maintaining company policies.

Requirements

• autocad
• inventor
• netsuite
• salesforce
• bachelor's
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Minimum of 5 years of experience in CAD design within a relevant industry. -Self-motivated and capable of working independently. -Bachelor’s degree with a focus on design or related field. -Familiar with business tools such as NetSuite, Salesforce (Kanban), Outlook, Excel, and similar platforms. -Background in construction, architecture, manufacturing, or mechanical design is preferred. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Skilled in strategic and operational problem-solving. -Willingness to travel to Denver for training and quarterly meetings. -Strong execution mindset with the ability to follow through on plans. -Proficient in AutoCAD 2D and 3D (Inventor). -Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines consistently. -Open to learning new tools and methods to support company growth.

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Benefits

-401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Transportation benefits -Short and long-term disability -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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