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We are looking for a skilled and hands‑on CAD Manager to lead our CAD, CAM, and Order Entry teams across Overlanders Manufacturing and Hansen Industries. In this role, you will ensure customer orders are accurately modeled, programmed, and prepared for production, while driving manufacturability, speed, and quality. This position combines office work with time on the shop floor and plays a key role in standardization, customer interaction, and supporting major initiatives like automation and process innovation.

Summary:
The CAD Manager is responsible for leading the CAD, CAM, and Order Entry functions which support the precision manufacturing facilities, Overlanders Manufacturing and Hansen Industries. This role ensures that new customer orders are accurately entered, CAD Modeled, reviewed, CNC programmed, and released into documentation to a production‑ready package with a strong focus on manufacturability, accuracy, and speed. Working with customers directly every day is an integral part of this role.

This hands-on role, equally combining time in the office and getting your hand dirty in the shop, is critical to driving customer confidence across Operations, Sales, Quality, by ensuring cross-site standardization to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery. The position oversees growing technical team in a face-paced dynamic work environment which supports strategic initiatives including process innovation, automation, digital transformation, and capacity expansion.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management:

Lead, mentor, and develop CAD/CAM and Order Entry Teams.
Set clear priorities based on customer demand, production capacity, and business objectives.
Plan and manage projects to budget, schedule, and quality targets.
Establish accountability, cross‑training, and skill development within the teams.
Foster strong cross functional communication partnerships across all departments of both companies.
Working with customers daily giving product and design for manufacture feedback.

Order Entry:

Oversee the Order Entry Team responsible for entering new POs into the ERP system.
Improve the order‑entry triage and prioritization process building a deep understanding of ERP.
Drive standardization and digitization of order‑entry workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and visibility.

CAD & Technical Oversight:

Oversee, create and maintain 2D/3D CAD models and full assemblies.
Ensure designs reflect design‑for‑manufacturing and design‑for‑assembly.
Review and approve drawings, models, routings, and BOMs for completeness and accuracy.
Develop and maintain CAD standards walking the floor to see how drawings translate into real work.

CAM & CNC Programming Oversight:

Oversee all CNC programming and create programs understanding how all equipment works.
Ensure programs optimize material utilization, machine efficiency, and repeatability.
Validate programs with operators, welders and assembler troubleshooting issues, reduce reprogramming and scrap.

Fabrication, Assembly & Prototype Support:

Ensure CAD packages fully support downstream assembly requirements.
Support standard builds, prototype, first‑article runs, and new product introductions on the shop floor.
Feed lessons learned from production and assembly into CAD standards and processes.

Process Improvement & Workflow Ownership:

Improve documentation processes including ECNs, travelers, routings, and revision control.
Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements, automation, and KPIs.
Drive continuous process improvements, lean initiatives, and cost reduction.
Supports automation, digital transformation, and capacity expansion.

Employment Details:

Full Time: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hours per week).
Salary Range $80,000 - $115,000 (Based on experience and skills).

Work Location & Flexibility:
You will be working at both Overlanders Manufacturing (Abbotsford, BC) and Hansen Industries (Richmond, BC) as needed. Your work location may vary depending on operational requirements, and you may be scheduled at either site.

Minimum Qualification:

10+ years of experience within a CNC sheet‑metal and machine shop manufacturing environment.
5+ years of experience leading or mentoring technical teams with strong communication and organization.
Strong understanding of punching, laser cutting, bending, machining, welding, assembly, and finishing.
Proficient in CAD/CAM, CNC programming, SolidWorks, ERP, Sigmanest, Radan Radbend, NC Express, TruTops, MetaCAM, DiamondCAM.
Ability to interpret and create drawings, programs, assemblies.
Experience overseeing or supporting order entry into ERP systems.
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

Measures of Success:

Accurate and timely order entry for new customer orders.
Reduced engineering errors, re‑programming, and production disruptions tracked through NCRs.
Improved speed and quality of engineering releases.
Strong confidence from Production, Quality, Sales, and Customers.
Well‑developed, engaged, and cross‑trained CAD and Order Entry teams.
Strong CAD Manager and team relationships with all operators.

Why Join us?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Commitment to safety and employee well-being.

Why Work for Us?

Safety First: The health and safety of our employees is our top priority. We integrate workplace safety into all our daily operations, ensuring the safest possible working conditions.
Fair and Equitable Pay: We believe in fair and equitable pay for all our employees, ensuring that everyone is compensated fairly for their contributions.
Financial Perks and Support Benefits: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, extended health, and disability benefits, along with life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, company-matched RRSP, bonus plans, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.
On-the-Job Training: Whether you have experience or are new to the manufacturing industry, we provide on-the-job training to enhance your skills and help you grow within the company.
Inclusive Work Environment: We value diversity and strive to create a team-based, inclusive culture where every opinion is valued. We believe in challenging work, rewarding opportunities, and building a future for everyone.
Belonging and Psychological Safety: We strive to create a culture of belonging and psychological safety, where every team member feels valued and supported.
Community and Trust: We foster a sense of community and trust within our team, encouraging collaboration and mutual respect.
Innovative Technology: Utilizing advanced 3D design software and a robust array of specialized metal fabrication equipment, we bring your vision to reality with precision and efficiency.
Pride in Work: We take pride in our work and are committed to quality manufacturing excellence.
Quality Assurance: Our commitment to quality assurance best practices and continuous improvement ensures that our products and processes are always evolving. We are ISO 9001 certified, reflecting our dedication to excellence.
Our Facilities: Our large, clean, indoor manufacturing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and tools to facilitate 3D designs, a complete range of metal fabrication processes and powder coat finishing. We offer free onsite parking, lockers, and a lunchroom stocked with free coffee and tea.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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