Drawing Office Manager

As a CAD Drawing Office Manager, you will lead a technical documentation team responsible for maintaining the integrity of the drawing database and establishing standards for documentation across the enterprise.

This role combines technical leadership, quality management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure that facility documentation meets strict regulatory requirements while supporting operational excellence.

• 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:">

• Be the 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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 (5+ years' experience)
  • Proven experience with Revit & Navisworks (3+ years' experience)
  • Experience with Autodesk, Vault and other Cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems, preferably Maximo
  • Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain technical standards
  • Experience with documentation for GMP cleanroom environments and classified spaces

• 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