Manager II - Global Drawing & CAD Automation

National Instruments

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Job Category: Projects EngineeringJob Description:Manager - Global Drawing & CAD AutomationJob SummaryIf you are looking for an opportunity to build your leadership experience and drive the development of new technologies, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you.This role provides leadership, direction, and oversee progress of Global drawing initiatives and World Area Projects support. The Team Lead will be responsible for the automation of customer drawings with development, testing and release to production and World Area customer drawing support teams who create, maintain and deliver the drawings to customers while ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance with Flow controls standardsAS A TEAM LEAD, you will:
  • Lead and manage the team of CAD Customization Engineers and Drafters, providing guidance and mentorship.
  • Drive and implement on going strategic improvement Projects/Programs
  • Develop and implement design and drafting standards, procedures, and best practices
  • Analys the automation data and drive improvements in automation for customer drawings
  • Oversee the creation of customer drawings and models for Various Flow Control Products
  • Collaborating with Cross-functional teams to deliver the project drawings
  • Collaborate and communicate with all World Area Customer drawings group/Stakeholders and drive improvements
  • Develop continuous improvement Initiatives/Programs to meet the customers' requirements
  • Monitor and Analys team performance metrics and reports to management
  • Attract, develop and retain the talents for the team by coordinating recruiting technical staff and maintains technical skills development plans for direct reports.
  • Support management with both short-term and long-term resource planning
  • Provide necessary support to cross functional teams
  • Manage external contract vendors and their employees in drafting support
  • Guide and coach the team members to achieve the goals and objectives
  • Seen as the go-to person for representing the team when technical input is required
  • Drive participation/maintain effectiveness of internal knowledge sharing sessions
  • Administrate CAD Applications for Global users of Customer drawing groups
  • Manage/Oversee Servers which hosts Drawing Applications
  • Maintain internal organization level tools using PowerApps, Power Automate & Power BI as needed
  • Lead and participate in various ERG within the Organization as needed
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
  • Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of:
  • Engineering Drawings
  • CAD Applications (SolidWorks / Solid Edge / Equivalent 3d Drafting Tool)
  • Knowledge of Schematics
  • Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to set priorities and manage time
  • Knowledge and demonstrated skills in CAD PLM Applications
  • Good to have Power Platform tool skills such as Power BI, PowerApps & Power Automate
Education / Experience Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent
  • 12+ years of engineering experience in CAD of which minimum 6 years as a people leader who has led large teams (15 pax or more)
  • Experience collaborating with global / remote team members
  • Proven ability to lead projects/teams effectively
  • Leading and deploying global tools / programs will be an added advantage
Competencies Required:
  • Customer Focus
  • Balances Stakeholders
  • Global Perspective
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Action Oriented
  • Drive for results
  • Collaborates
  • Tech Savvy
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Change Management
Our Culture & Commitment to YouAt Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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