Role
To lead the CAD team responsible for early-phase modeling, concept development, and special projects, while supporting strategic initiatives for the business. The role works closely with design, innovation, and manufacturing teams to create production-feasible models from new or exploratory concepts, often with incomplete specifications. The CAD Manager ensures technical accuracy, adaptability, and timely delivery in a fast-changing project environment, while fostering team development and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Strategic Support
Lead or support strategic initiatives (process improvement, new product categories, technology adoption)
Manage projects when needed, overseeing timelines, resources, and cross-functional alignment
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop a skilled CAD team
Provide feedback on technical quality, creative solutions, and priorities
Exploration & Concept Modeling
Drive CAD for early-stage concepts, prototypes, and untested ideas
Turn creative direction into technically sound, manufacturable models
CAD Delivery & Output Management
Ensure on-time delivery through effective planning and workload balancing
Adapt quickly to scope changes, feedback, and technical constraints
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Design, Design Development, Engineering, and Innovation teams to clarify briefs
Ensure smooth handover from concept to in-cycle development
Continuous Improvement
Enhance CAD processes, templates, and file management
Share best practices across all 3D modeling teams
Reporting & Visibility
Track timelines, milestones, and risks for all projects
Provide clear updates to stakeholders
Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through more than 6,500 points of sale, including more than 2,500 concept stores.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED-certified facilities in Thailand using mainly recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% across its own operations and value chain by 2030. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 26.5 billion (EUR 3.6 billion) in 2022.
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