CAD Drawing Office Manager

CAD Drawing Office Manager Position Overview As a CAD Drawing Office Manager within our pharmaceutical company, you'll lead our technical documentation team responsible for maintaining the integrity of our drawing database and establishing standards for documentation across the enterprise. This role combines technical leadership, quality management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our facility documentation meets strict regulatory requirements while supporting operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management Supervise and mentor CAD technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and performance Manage project timelines, allocate resources, and track progress Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback Develop team capabilities through training and professional development opportunities Drawing Office Management Point of contact for preparation of Audit packs for Regulatory inspections.  Support drawing reviews and onsite walkdowns Facilitate workshops with area owners for layout changes Provide oversight on sites standardized tagging process Maintain corporate CAD standards, procedures, and global best practices Ensure timely adherence to change control processes on site Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations (FDA, EMA, etc.) and company SOPs Manage and organize drawing files and documentation using GDMS system Maintain a robust drawing management system (e.g., Vault, Smartsheet, Teams, GDMS) Standardize and refine implementation of drawing templates, blocks, symbols, and annotation styles Represent the site in Global drawing management team forums Technical Expertise Demonstrate proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, Plant 3D) Provide technical guidance and support to the drafting team Review and approve technical drawings and documentation Develop expertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) platforms and methodologies Oversee integration between CAD systems and other technical platforms (e.g., Maximo) Project Management Manage CAD projects from project pack issue to return, ensuring effective compliance with CAD standards Establish relationships and workflows for receiving, processing, and validating drawings from project managers Collaborate with cross-functional teams (projects, engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality) Coordinate drawing requests and prioritize workload to meet critical timelines Quality Assurance & Compliance Implement quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of drawings Identify and resolve drawing-related issues promptly Ensure all documentation meets GMP requirements and supports regulatory compliance Maintain audit trails for drawing changes in accordance with predicate rules Support regulatory inspections with accurate, readily accessible documentation Documentation Management Assist in the update of client documentation and create mark-ups Provide peer checking approvals and technical guidance for red-lined as-built documentation Coordinate with project managers for right-first-time handover of documentation Establish processes for drawing creation, modification, review, approval, and archiving Maintain drawing tree hierarchies and relationships between documents Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or related technical field 7+ years of CAD and BIM experience with at least 3 years in a management role Previous experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments Expert-level knowledge of AutoCAD (minimum 5 years’ experience) Proven experience with Revit & Navisworks (minimum 3 years’ experience) Experience with Autodesk, Vault and other Cloud platforms Familiarity with CMMS systems, preferably Maximo Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices Experience with documentation for GMP cleanroom environments and classified spaces Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain technical standards Skills & Attributes Strong technical drawing literacy and attention to detail Excellent project management and organizational capabilities Effective communication skills for working with stakeholders across technical departments Problem-solving mindset with the ability to improve processes Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Leadership skills to guide drawing office staff and influence documentation practices Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office suite Impact & Contribution This role directly supports manufacturing excellence and regulatory compliance by ensuring all facility and equipment documentation maintains the highest standards of accuracy, enabling efficient operations, facility modifications, and successful regulatory inspections across our manufacturing network. This is a key permanent role with an attractive package relative to experience.