Job Description
Your mission
As Global CAD Design Manager, you will plan, lead and develop the global CAD function of the Group. You act as the technical and strategic reference for CAD activities, ensuring efficient, high-quality and future-oriented drawing production, fully aligned with QSHE standards and business priorities.
You will drive standardisation, automation, innovation and long-term vision of CAD processes across the organization.
Key responsibilities
Global CAD leadership
1. Lead and structure the CAD organization at global level
2. Allocate CAD resources according to project priorities and workload
3. Ensure efficiency, delivery quality and consistency across teams
4. Coach and support CAD team leaders and designers
5. Occasional international travel (~10%)
Technical leadership & vision
6. Act as Global Technical Lead for CAD tools and methodologies
7. Maintain strong hands-on expertise in AutoCAD (advanced versions) and solid understanding of 3D environments
8. Define and own the long-term CAD roadmap:
Transition towards 3D and parametric design
Increased automation of drawing production
Reduction of manual and repetitive CAD work
9. Identify and implement future-proof CAD tools and workflows
Drawing strategy & process ownership
10. Structure and govern the three CAD pillars:
Commercial drawings
Technical / engineering drawings
Assembly & installation drawings
11. Ensure clarity of purpose, ownership and quality standards
12. Guarantee smooth handover between sales, engineering and installation phases
Innovation & continuous improvement
13. Drive digitalisation and automation of CAD processes
14. Challenge existing tools and methods
15. Act as a change agent, translating vision into concrete implementation
Collaboration & stakeholder management
16. Interface with engineering, project, sales and system integration teams
17. Ensure CAD outputs fully support project execution and installation teams
18. Act as a trusted and credible technical authority across the Group
Qualifications
Your profile :
19. Strong experience in CAD engineering within an industrial / project-based environment
20. Proven leadership experience managing CAD teams or competence centers
21. Deep expertise in AutoCAD; exposure to 3D and parametric design is essential
22. Strong process mindset with a passion for automation and efficiency
23. Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels
24. International mindset, fluent in English (additional languages like Dutch, Polish, Portuguese are a plus)
Additional information
Why join stow?
25. International industrial group with strong technical standards
26. Structured environment focused on quality & safety
27. Concrete, hands-on engineering projects
28. Opportunities to develop your expertise over time
and because we care about your well-being, we offer:
A competitive salary with a full package of benefits:
Company car
Net allowances
Meal vouchers
Group & hospital insurance
CAO 90 Bonus
Phone & laptop
Freshly cooked meals every day in our very own restowrant
1 day of remote work per week
Ready to take your career to the next level? Join us and be part of a global leader!
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