Director of CAD Commercial Foodservice Equipment Design Projects
Director of CAD Commercial Foodservice Equipment Design Projects
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Director of CAD Commercial Foodservice Equipment Design Projects
We have an outstanding opportunity with a wellestablished equipment dealer searching for a Director of CAD (Computeraided design) for food service equipment. The Director of CAD for Foodservice Equipment leads a team of designers and engineers in creating and optimizing food service equipment layouts using CAD software. This role ensures that drawings meet customer needs and comply with safety/quality standards. The Director works closely with the Design Engineering Estimation Accounting and Project Management Teams to deliver highquality costeffective food service design solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management:
- Led and mentored a team of CAD designers and engineers ensuring efficient workflows and highquality output. Including assigning projects reviewing work managing PTO and training as needed.
- Establish design guidelines and best practices for CAD drafting.
- Maintain extensive Project File database and training materials.
- Manage project timelines ensuring ontime delivery of project designs.
- Foster collaboration between departments company wide.
Design and Development:
- Oversee the design and development of foodservice equipment layouts (such as restaurant kitchens hotels bars bakeries etc..
- Use CAD software (AutoCAD) to create 2D technical drawings for use in the field.
- Write all design contracts for potential design projects. Once signed track design progress to inform the Accounts Department when payments are due.
- Communicate with customers regarding timelines & designrelated inquiries.
Software Improvement and Innovation:
- Further develop the REVIT Department including full REVIT implementation from AutoCAD.
- Identify explore and implement AI tools to improve team efficiency and design capabilities.
- Continued development and improvement of our design product and client experience.
Quality and Compliance:
- Ensure designs adhere to local Health Department codes Building Codes and the companys high standard for efficient and aesthetically pleasing designs.
Resource Management:
- Manage CAD Departments personnel to remain within the companys budget. Project future staffing levels.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Interior Design Architecture or a related field.
- 7 years of experience in CAD design with at least 3 years in a leadership role in foodservice or related industries.
- Expertise in CAD software (AutoCAD and REVIT required).
- Strong understanding of foodservice equipment design principles.
- Excellent problemsolving communication and project management skills.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NSF UL etc. in foodservice equipment.
- Ability to innovate and drive new concepts while keeping the focus on practicality and functionality.
- Proficient in Design and Documentation of Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP). Experience with BIM modeling/software is a plus.
Work Environment:
- Hours are 8am5pm in office.
- Office located in New York City.
- Potential travel for client meetings trade shows or factory visits.
Please forward the resume formatted in a Word Doc to Paul Rychlewski at or call Paul at 312.780.7507
Please click Apply and be sure to upload your resume Paul will contact all Qualified Candidates with full Details.
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Director
Employment Type
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