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CAD Design Supervisor (Engineering)

Client Company | Lebanon, Tennessee

Up to $90,000 Base + 8.5% Annual Bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders Welcome

Lead a High-Performing CAD Design Team

Are you an experienced CAD leader who enjoys mentoring designers, improving engineering processes, and helping teams succeed?

Our client, a global manufacturing leader, is seeking a CAD Design Supervisor to lead its Engineering CAD Department at its Lebanon, Tennessee manufacturing facility.

This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for supervising CAD Designers, managing engineering documentation, supporting new product development, and serving as the site's technical expert for CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

This opportunity is ideal for someone currently serving as a:

• CAD Department Supervisor
• CAD Team Lead
• CAD Manager
• Design Supervisor
• Senior CAD Designer with leadership experience
• Engineering Design Lead

If you enjoy developing people, improving processes, and working with engineering teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd like to speak with you.

Why This Opportunity?

Lead an established CAD Design Department

Highly visible leadership role

Work directly with Engineering Leadership

Opportunity to influence engineering standards and best practices

Stable global manufacturing company

Excellent long-term career growth

Relocation Assistance Available

Up to 8.5% Annual Bonus

What You'll Do

You'll lead the daily activities of the CAD Design Department while supporting engineering projects from concept through production.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop a team of CAD Designers and CAD Operators
• Establish department priorities and assign engineering design resources
• Review and approve engineering drawings, 3D models, and documentation
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECO/ECR) and Product Change Process (PCP)
• Maintain CAD drafting standards and best practices
• Manage CAD Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Serve as the site's CAD software administrator and technical resource
• Support SolidWorks administration, upgrades, and user training
• Coordinate engineering documentation with Project Engineers and Engineering Managers
• Conduct drawing audits to ensure compliance with company standards
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity and design quality
• Assist with hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and employee development
• Review weekly timecards and assist with departmental budgeting
• Perform hands-on CAD design work when needed

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in CAD Design, Engineering, Drafting, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of professional CAD Design experience
• 2+ years leading or supervising CAD Designers or Drafters
• Strong experience using SolidWorks
• Experience managing engineering drawings and documentation
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Positive, collaborative, "can-do" attitude
• Ability to motivate and develop people

Preferred Experience

• CAD Department leadership
• CAD Data Management (PDM)
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• SAP PLM
• Engineering Change Management
• Manufacturing environment
• Configuration Management
• Engineering documentation control
• SolidWorks administration

We're Especially Interested In Candidates Who...

• Have supervised CAD Designers—not simply used CAD software.
• Enjoy mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Can improve processes while maintaining a positive team culture.
• Are comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with occasional hands-on design work.
• Thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Compensation

• Base Salary: Up to $90,000
• Target Bonus: Up to 8.5%
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Excellent Career Growth Opportunities

About Lebanon, Tennessee

Located just east of Nashville, Lebanon offers an outstanding quality of life with affordable housing, excellent schools, and easy access to one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas.

Enjoy the benefits of living near Nashville while working for an established global manufacturer with a long history of investing in its employees.