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Location: Lebanon, Tennessee | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Up to $90,000 base + up to 8.5% annual bonus

Overview

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a CAD Design Supervisor to lead its Engineering CAD Department at its Lebanon, Tennessee manufacturing facility. This highly visible leadership role oversees CAD Designers, manages engineering documentation, supports new product development, and serves as the site's technical expert for CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

What you'll do

• 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

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 qualifications

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

Compensation and benefits

• 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

Why this role

This is a highly visible leadership position with an established global manufacturer, offering the chance to influence engineering standards, work directly with engineering leadership, and enjoy strong long-term career growth.