CAD Manager SolidWorks

Job Offers: CAD Manager SolidWorks
At Cadkunde, we help manufacturing companies design smarter, faster, and more consistently with the help of CAD, PDM, and ERP. We build smart tools, improve engineering processes, and ensure that engineers can work enjoyably and without disruptions. We specialize in the Autodesk Inventor suite and are looking for reinforcement in the world of SolidWorks: someone with extensive experience setting up SolidWorks as an admin or key user.
📍 Location: Hybrid (region Overijssel)
What are you going to do?
As CAD Manager you are responsible for implementing and improving efficient CAD and PDM solutions. You work on customer projects where you turn technical challenges into smart automation using Inventor and Vault.
Develops and manages efficient SolidWorks setups, templates, and libraries
Automates design processes (e.g. DriveWorks, macros, or API integrations)
Helps customers set up or optimize their SolidWorks PDM environment
Analyzes existing workflows and improves them with smart tools & best practices
Connects SolidWorks (PDM) with other business applications such as ERP or PLM
Works on a project basis at customers or remotely
Works together with the team one day a week

✔ Assertive: dares to take initiative and challenge ideas
✔ Eager to learn: finds new technologies and software interesting
✔ Autonomous: knows how to organize own work and monitors progress

✔ Strong SolidWorks skills (modeling, assemblies, drawings)
✔ Affinity with automation (DriveWorks, macros, API, PDM rules)
✔ Process-oriented: understands design data, versions, and configuration management
✔ Project experience: able to run projects independently

SolidWorks (must) - as engineer, drafter, or CAD administrator
SolidWorks PDM (Professional or Standard)
Automation of design processes (DriveWorks, VBA, API, etc.)
Product development in manufacturing industry (a plus)
Simulation or rendering is a nice bonus

A driven CAD specialist who dares to take responsibility and gets energy from improving engineering processes. You have a background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or industrial product development. You don't just want to design, but especially want to build better workflows and work smarter with SolidWorks.
✅ Lots of freedom and responsibility in your role
✅ Work on exciting projects at leading manufacturing companies
✅ A team of smart, engaged colleagues: brainstorming solutions together
✅ Always one day together at the office
✅ Room for growth, innovation, and fun

📩 Ready to make the manufacturing industry smarter?
Submit your CV or LinkedIn profile to or visit cadkunde.nl for more information. For questions about this job, Arnold van der Veen can be contacted.
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