Drafting & Design Manager

6 days ago

Calgary, Canada Exchanger Industries Limited Full time

Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL) is seeking a Manager, Drafting & Design to lead our Drafting & Design Team. This position is responsible for developing people, improving department performance, and ensuring production-ready models, drawings, BOMs, and related fabrication documentation are delivered accurately, consistently, and on schedule.This is a high-ownership leadership role, you will coach, guide, and build team capability while strengthening processes, governance, and standard work across the drafting/design function.What you’ll be accountable for:People Leadership (core focus)Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of drafting and design professionalsSet clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support performance managementBuild training plans and growth pathways to strengthen technical depth and consistencyDrive accountability and collaboration through daily leadership and “coaching in the moment”Delivery & QualityProvide direction, planning, and execution for all CAD/drafting/documentation deliverablesEnsure outputs meet applicable codes/standards, customer requirements, and internal quality expectationsMaintain strong revision control, drawing discipline, and “right-first-time” deliverablesCapacity, Scheduling & Cross-Functional AlignmentForecast workload and resource requirements; manage schedules, priorities, and assignmentsParticipate in S&OP and translate demand signals into manpower and planningCommunicate risks, constraints, and recommendations early and clearlyCoordinate internal and external drafting resources (as needed)Standardization & Continuous ImprovementOwn CAD/PDM governance, procedures, templates, libraries, and drawing standardsTrack KPIs including on-time delivery, cycle time, rework/defects, and SLA adherenceUse data and root-cause thinking to reduce rework, improve throughput, and strengthen standard workQualificationsEducation & ExperiencePost-secondary education in Drafting/Design Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)5+ years progressive drafting/design documentation experience in industrial manufacturingPeople leadership experience strongly preferred (formal leader or lead/acting capacity)Technical SkillsStrong 3D modelling and 2D detailing knowledge for fabrication and assembly documentationAutodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks preferredPDM/PLM and revision control experience is an assetUnderstanding of weld symbols and technical documentation standardsFamiliarity with ASME, ASTM, TEMA, API standards is an assetLeadership & CommunicationComfortable with performance management, coaching, and difficult conversationsStrong stakeholder management across Engineering, Projects, Procurement, and ProductionExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a practical, solutions-first approachWork EnvironmentPrimarily office-based with regular time in the manufacturing environment (PPE required)Occasional travel may be required for training or business needsWhy this role mattersYour leadership directly impacts execution quality, schedule performance, and internal customer satisfaction across the value stream, from upstream design inputs through downstream procurement and fabrication.Apply today to lead a team where your coaching, standards mindset, and accountability-driven leadership will truly move the business forward.

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