CAD Supervisor -Northport, Alabama

Posted Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.
SSABhas nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Provide uncompromising quality drawings using AutoCAD and AIA standards to improve the methods which increase the efficiency in the production of the drawings as it generates revenue by saving cost and time. The AutoCAD operator must represent the company with quality and timely deliverables and must always know and understand the customer’s objectives.

• Provide quality drawings and improve the methods which increase efficiency in the production of those drawings as it generates revenue by saving cost and time
• Responsible for maintaining effective communication, efficient collaboration and coordination, and working relationships with external clients, customers, and contractors; to include working closely with internal departments/customers to maintain schedules, implement changes and revisions in operational procedures
• Advise, develop and maintain expert knowledge of developments and changes in engineering technologies
• Oversee all CAD processes, ensure continuous improvement and most cost effective methods; to include, Understand the project/program and its requirements, determine key variables for cost and other estimates, gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses or other venues, conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times etc., use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting, create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons (project managers, clients, bidding competitions etc.)
• Assist with design and engineering a system of uncompromising quality that exceeds all written specifications and customer expectations
• Manage and measure the customer’s expectations as described by the “Customer”, i.e. quality, customer service, best pricing, timing, and but not limited to delivery, etc.; therefore, in order to exceed the customer’s expectation, a clear definition must be established at the onset of a project
• Demonstrate sound project management skills and responsible for project material handling taking into consideration the project cost control and should ensure the project’s compliance with the given Company policies and procedures
• Provide input to business development, conduct project related model reviews, photograph projects and archive completed projects
• Prepare and maintain reports as required (i.e., weekly, monthly)
• Perform and participate in the recruitment and hiring processes for CAD staff, review worker performance, organize necessary interventions for improvement, and train & identify training needs

Required

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 5 - 9+ years of experience in production and manufacturing processes, excellent technical knowledge in the steel, mining, industrial, recycling or maintenance repair industry, to include Supervisory experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed…