CAD Design Supervisor (Manufacturing)

This role

Ledges the CAD Design Department at a global manufacturing facility, overseeing a team of CAD designers and operators while supporting engineering projects from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop a team of CAD designers and CAD operators, establishing department priorities and assigning engineering design resources as needed.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, 3D models, and documentation, supporting Engineering Change Orders and the Product Change Process.
• Maintain CAD drafting standards and best practices across the department.
• Manage CAD Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, serving as the site's CAD software administrator and technical resource, including SolidWorks administration, upgrades, and user training.
• Cookordination engineering documentation with Project Engineers and Engineering Managers, conduct drawing audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that raise productivity and design quality.
• Assist with hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and employee development, reviewing weekly timecards, assisting with departmental budgeting, and performing hands-on CAD design work when needed.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in CAD Design, Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of professional CAD design experience
• 2+ years leading or supervising CAD designers or drafters
• Strong experience using SolidWorks
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), including SAP PLM
• Experience with engineering change management and configuration management
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with engineering documentation control
• SolidWorks administration experience

Pay

$75,000 to $90,000 base salary, plus a target annual bonus of up to 8.5%

Schedule

On-site position based at the Lebanon, Tennessee manufacturing facility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program
• Tuition assistance
• Company paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance