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About this role
The CAD Supervisor provides daily leadership and technical oversight for CAD resources supporting Engineered-to-Order (ETO) and sustaining engineering. This role ensures accurate, timely delivery of engineering drawings, 3D models, and CAD data that meet customer requirements, internal standards, and manufacturing needs.
The position leads mechanical design documentation and CAD data management, supporting customer configurations and product improvements. It partners closely with Engineering, Simulation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and suppliers to align design intent with manufacturing execution.
Reporting to the CAD Manager, the CAD Supervisor drives operational efficiency, CAD standardization, and continuous improvement. The role directly supervises CAD personnel, managing workload planning, performance support, and skill development
• Assign, prioritize, and balance work across the CAD team to support project schedules, customer commitments, and business objectives.
• Ensure the creation, checking, and release of high quality 2D drawings and 3D models in compliance with internal standards and ASME Y14.5 2009 GD&T requirements.
• Support the layout and design of valves, trim, and actuation components in accordance with established engineering practices.
• Serve as a primary interface between CAD resources and cross functional stakeholders to resolve design, quality, or manufacturability issues.
• Ensure accuracy in engineering calculations including minimum wall thickness, stem lengths, surface area, mass properties, and unit conversions (metric to imperial).
• Oversee setup, validation, and maintenance of part numbers and engineering data within enterprise systems, including Oracle.
• Originate and support engineering change requests and related documentation.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives related to CAD tools, workflows, standards, and data quality.
• Train, coach, and mentor CAD team members on CAD software, modeling practices, drafting standards, and engineering procedures.
• Maintain regular interaction with global CAD teams to support standardization and best practice sharing.
• Support preparation for project meetings, design reviews, and cross functional coordination activities.
• Create and maintain CAD documentation, standards, and best practice guidelines.
• Provide ongoing feedback and performance support to CAD team members in alignment with departmental and business goals.
Who You Are:You identify and seize new opportunities! You consult diverse resources and ask more questions. You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. For This Role, You Will Need: • Associate’s degree in a CAD related field or a degree in industrial technology, manufacturing technology, mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of CAD related experience, preferably within a manufacturing or engineered to order environment.
• Ability to generate, review, and approve 2D drawings and 3D models for parts and assemblies of varying complexity.
• Experience using 3D models to evaluate mass properties, volume, surface area, and center of gravity.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints, including supply chain, manufacturing, and quality considerations.
• In depth understanding of metallic materials and manufacturing methods, including castings, forgings, and stampings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including use of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• General computer and digital literacy.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:• Proficiency with parametric CAD modeling tools; SolidWorks and PDM Pro. • Strong working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 2009, including symbology, dimensioning practices, view placement, and projection.• Prior experience providing technical leadership or work direction is preferred.• Experience with SolidWorks specialty modules such as Simulation, Composer, DriveWorks, and SolidWorks PDM.
• SolidWorks Certification (CSWA).
Our Culture and Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Our Location:
Marshalltown, Iowa, combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home!
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Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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