CAD Manager

We are looking for a skilled and hands‑on CAD Manager to lead our CAD, CAM, and Order Entry teams across Overlanders Manufacturing and Hansen Industries. In this role, you will ensure customer orders are accurately modeled, programmed, and prepared for production, while driving manufacturability, speed, and quality. This position combines office work with time on the shop floor and plays a key role in standardization, customer interaction, and supporting major initiatives like automation and process innovation.

Summary :

The CAD Manager is responsible for leading the CAD, CAM, and Order Entry functions which support the precision manufacturing facilities, Overlanders Manufacturing and Hansen Industries. This role ensures that new customer orders are accurately entered, CAD Modeled, reviewed, CNC programmed, and released into documentation to a production‑ready package with a strong focus on manufacturability, accuracy, and speed. Working with customers directly every day is an integral part of this role.

This hands-on role, equally combining time in the office and getting your hand dirty in the shop, is critical to driving customer confidence across Operations, Sales, Quality, by ensuring cross-site standardization to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery. The position oversees growing technical team in a face-paced dynamic work environment which supports strategic initiatives including process innovation, automation, digital transformation, and capacity expansion.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Team Leadership & Management :

• Lead, mentor, and develop CAD / CAM and Order Entry Teams.
• Set clear priorities based on customer demand, production capacity, and business objectives.
• Plan and manage projects to budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Establish accountability, cross‑training, and skill development within the teams.
• Foster strong cross functional communication partnerships across all departments of both companies.
• Working with customers daily giving product and design for manufacture feedback.

Order Entry :

CAD & Technical Oversight :

CAM & CNC Programming Oversight :

Fabrication, Assembly & Prototype Support :

Process Improvement & Workflow Ownership :

Employment Details :

Work Location & Flexibility :

You will be working at both Overlanders Manufacturing (Abbotsford, BC) and Hansen Industries (Richmond, BC) as needed. Your work location may vary depending on operational requirements, and you may be scheduled at either site.

Minimum Qualification :

Measures of Success :

Why Join us?

Why Work for Us?

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

About Overlanders Manufacturing L.P. :

Our Story :

Founded in 1978 in Abbotsford, BC, Overlanders Manufacturing began fabricating light-duty truck parts. Through a strong commitment to quality and craftsmanship, it evolved into a precision sheet metal manufacturer serving customers across Western Canada and the United States. In 2006, Overlanders joined Exchange Income Corporation, enabling long-term investment and sustainable growth. In 2025, the company expanded further by joining forces with Hansen Industries, significantly strengthening fabrication, machining, and stamping capabilities. Together we operate as a leading metal manufacturing group rooted in British Columbia and built for the future.

About us :

Overlanders Manufacturing LP – A Leader in Precision Metal Fabrication. Overlanders Manufacturing LP, a proud subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (EIC), has evolved into a leading-edge manufacturer of precision sheet metal and tubular products. We serve commercial and industrial corporations across the greater Vancouver region, western Canada, and the United States, specializing in precision fabrication of metal parts and components.