Manager, CAD Services

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Job Title: Manager, Product Definition, CAD Services & Design Standards

Job Code: 40543

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

The Product Definition, CAD Services & Design Standards Manager will lead the Canoga Park team of 10+ staff members, providing critical leadership for MSSL program product definition (PD). This role combines hands-on technical contribution (75%) with leadership responsibilities (25%), ensuring delivery of high-quality product definitions while driving continuous improvement and staff development. This position will represent the LA site on the CAD and PLM Governance boards to act on the behalf of the LA site program business needs while aligning with the overall common processes.

• Program Support & Technical Leadership

• Create, maintain, and release Product Definitions for Canoga Park MSSL projects

• Ensure CAD process discipline and technical excellence across all programs

• Provide Product Definition BOE (Basis of Estimate) creation and review support to program teams

• Proactively support Operations, Tooling, and Quality Centers of Excellence at Canoga Park site

Team Leadership & Management

• Oversee daily task assignments and workload distribution for 10 CAD Services staff members plus contingent workforce

• Lead employee development, training, and performance management

• Manage department budgets and ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet program demands

• Foster staff growth through clear goal-setting and skill development initiatives

• Build strong collaborative relationships with program IPTs and functional leadership

Process Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Represent Canoga Park MSSL program interests on the AR Segment CAD Process and Governance team

• Implement and maintain AR CAD Standards across new and existing programs

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