CADD Supervisor

Who Are We?Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!Our company is structured across 2 divisions - the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.What Are We Like?At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: "Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration." For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!What Can We Offer You?Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)Competitive WagesComprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)401k and Profit Sharing10 Paid HolidaysFlexible SchedulesCasual Dress CodeWellness Programs and IncentivesSteel Toe ReimbursementEmployee Engagement ProgramsOne-time Home Computer ReimbursementAnd more!What Will You Do?Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the CAD Supervisor manages a team of designers supporting core business operations in the use of computer assisted design and drafting tools for a variety of components, processes, and assemblies related to refrigeration systems.Essential Responsibilities:Develop best practices relative to CAD modeling, drawing creation, and methods needed to convey technical information to manufacturing and suppliers.Provide instruction, training and technical assistance to engineering and drafting personnel regarding CAD system deployment techniques and fundamentals.Partner with Marketing, New Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Sourcing to define and refine existing and new products to fulfill the needs of internal and external customers with robust design solutions.Develop a vision and strategy to continually evolve current practices into more effective best practices that meet the needs of the business.Collaborate with other designers and engineers and develop cohesive cross-product design solutions, including leading product platform solutions.Review and understand our customer requirements and specifications.Actively participate in project team meetings.Solid understanding of engineering practices such as, form fit & function, rules of interchangeability, tolerance stack up analysis, DFM/A, DFMEA, ECN, disposition, etc.Problem solving skills to include troubleshooting field or shop floor issues, potential problems and issues, and organize and supervise resolution.Direct 3 to 5 employees in the CAD Department.Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Some duties include the following:Determining work assignments, managing performance evaluations, wage adjustments and potential disciplinary matters.Train employees by planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising work performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.Other duties as assigned.Requirements for Effective Performance:Associates OR bachelor's degree in a related field AND 10 - 15 years of relevant experience.Must possess strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress to achieve scheduled goals.Must have a disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position.Have a broad background on manufacturing practices to include, but not limited to, sheet metal, weldments, machined components, assembly, fastening techniques, extrusions, wire harnesses, refrigeration plumbing, piping, etc.Proficient with SolidWorks modules and database PDM application software.Experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint is required.Previous experience with ERP systems is a plus (IFS preferred)Experience with manufacturing and BOM structures is preferredSkills/Abilities/Specifications:Autonomously able to supervise employees and demonstrate creativity and ingenuity, while defining technical approaches to projects.Able to read and understand engineering drawings.Able to draw solutions from a wider range of experience; and is proficient at solving problems in a timely manner.Genuinely enjoy working with people and willing to advance the goals of the organization by demonstrating competence in relevant subject areas and a willingness to make improvements.Technically proficient in planning and scheduling and exhibit excellent organizational skills.Ability to sampleBehavioral & Environmental Requirements:Maintain a positive work attitude. Zero Zone expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisor.Safety toe shoes and safety glasses are required while in production areas.Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the office and production areas; have use of hands and fingers to use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.