Cad & Technical Operations Manager

Crazy Ape Extreme Equipment is a premier domestic manufacturer of high-performance sporting equipment, trusted by elite athletes, celebrities, and performers worldwide. Our cutting-edge products, including Olympic and custom trampolines, ninja courses, and technical crash pads, are rigorously tested to ensure unmatched durability and top-tier performance. We also specialize in mass customization, providing tailored solutions for landscapers, architects, and home builders of high-end homes, ensuring that our products seamlessly integrate into luxury environments and meet the unique design and functional needs of our diverse clientele.

**Role**:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Operations Manager with extensive CAD design experience to work with and oversee our design team, manage our MRP system, and support CAD operations, ensuring that our production processes deliver customized, high-quality products on time.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this role will work closely with the Sales Manager and Managing Partnerto meet customer expectations, streamline workflows, and drive continuous improvement. While experience in têxtile industries is not required, we are looking for a leader with operational expertise from industries such as metal fabrication, machinery manufacturing, or similar, who can bring best practices to our unique production environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **MRP Management**: Input production workflows into Fulcrum (MRP system) ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Key point of contact with Fulcrum rep for ongoing support and workflow optimization.
- **Design**: Produce high quality CAD models (Fusion 360), renderings and drawings for individual products and facility layouts. Perform FEA on structural components.
- **Collaboration with Sales**: Work closely with the Sales Manager and third party landscapers, developers and designers to facilitate customer drawings.
- **R&D Collaboration**:Work closely with the Managing Partners on R&D initiatives to produce rapid prototypes while cataloging revisions and learnings.
- **Team Development**: Lead, coach, and inspire a team of skilled professionals in the design and operator departments. Cultivate a culture of accountability, efficiency, and accuracy.
- **CAD Systems Support**: Ensure the smooth operation of CNC manufacturing and testing equipment. Troubleshoot machinery issues and coordinate preventive maintenance with the machine operator to minimize downtime.
- **Process Optimization**: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, streamlining operations, and enhancing productivity, while maintaining high-quality output.

**Required**:

- Several years of experience in design and technical systems management, preferably in metal fabrication, machinery production, or other hands-on manufacturing environments
- Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and develop innovative solutions that blend functionality, aesthetics, and technical precision
- Leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage small teams, streamline processes, and improve productivity
- Experience with production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization
- Technical aptitude with an understanding of equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

**Preferred**:

- Background in coding and software development
- Familiarity with CNC machine operations or similar manufacturing technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or technical certification in design, systems management or a related field

**Salary**:
Competitive compensation package to be tailored to the individual.

**Benefits**:
Comprehensive benefits package with health insurance and a health spending account, along

with opportunities for professional development and career growth within the company.

**Why Crazy Ape Extreme Equipment?**

At Crazy Ape, we don’t just manufacture products; we craft exceptional experiences that redefine the industry standard. Our equipment is trusted by the most elite individuals and industry professionals worldwide. We are relentless in our pursuit of innovation, consistently testing boundaries to unlock new possibilities in recreational and professional training equipment. Positioned in a thriving niche market, Crazy Ape is experiencing exponential growth and is seeking a technically minded master of design to join our dynamic team that does truly awesome work - like making a 100 foot trampoline dropping a car on it. If you are self motivated with a background in fast-paced, high-quality manufacturing environments and are ready to elevate a talented team, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us at Crazy Ape Extreme Equipment.

Pay: $1.00-$2.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Fri