Piping CAD Engineer & Drafter — On‑Site Manufacturing

PERMA-PIPE; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Pipe in Lebanon, TN (USA) is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer/Drafter to support engineering, manufacturing, and project execution through accurate CAD drawings, equipment programming, estimating, and production support.

The role collaborates with engineering, production, safety, operations, and sales to develop piping layouts, maintain documentation, verify costs, and support fabrication processes. On-site in Lebanon, TN.

Qualifications

• College-level CAD instruction or equivalent training in Autodesk AutoCAD products.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed piping system layout drawings and component drawings for fabrication and customer deliverables.
• Develop and maintain bills of material (BOMs) using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Program and support production equipment, including HGG and Plasma Cutting systems.
• Train production personnel on equipment operation and provide hands-on support when necessary.
• Verify engineering costs associated with labor, burden rates, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop shop labor estimates and production cost estimates.
• Support manufacturing process improvements and production efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain positive and effective working relationships with shop personnel, supervisors, and foremen.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, production teams, customers, and project stakeholders regarding project requirements, schedules, and technical issues.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining established schedules and deadlines.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables to support customer requirements and manufacturing operations.
• Support estimating activities through labor analysis, material takeoffs, and cost verification.
• Participate in project meetings, conference calls, and customer communications as required.
• Perform additional project-related responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain drafting environments and document control systems in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure CAD file integrity, revision control, and compliance with established engineering procedures.
• Utilize Autodesk AutoCAD and CADWorx software to develop and maintain engineering documentation.
• Implement advanced 3D drafting techniques, including isometric layouts and detailed 3D modeling.
• Generate reports, analyses, and documentation using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Support ERP/MRP system activities and data management processes.
• Contribute to process standardization and automation initiatives, including BRMS such as Drools.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel advanced

Pivot Tables

Lookup functions

Data analysis

Report creation

Analytical

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mathematical aptitude

Communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

College-level CAD instruction

Associate degree in Drafting/Engineering Technology/Manufacturing Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

HGG

Plasma Cutting systems

Job description

Perma-Pipe in Lebanon, TN (USA) is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer/Drafter to support engineering, manufacturing, and project execution through accurate CAD drawings, equipment programming, estimating, and production support.

The role collaborates with engineering, production, safety, operations, and sales to develop piping layouts, maintain documentation, verify costs, and support fabrication processes. On-site in Lebanon, TN.