Nashville Tent & Awning is seeking an experienced AutoCAD Designer/Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in an design to production environment and a proven track record of producing accurate, detailed drawings for custom products.Β Industry experience around awnings or canopies design/manufacturing is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Create, modify, and maintain technical drawings and designs using AutoCAD for Β tents, awnings, canopies, and related fabric structures
- Develop detailed cutting patterns, frame layouts, and hardware schematics based on project specifications
- Collaborate with sales, production, and project managers to translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs
- Review and revise drawings based on feedback and project changes
- Maintain organized documentation and version control of all design files and patterns Β
- Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and codes
- Support production team by clarifying drawings and resolving design-related issues on the shop floor
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Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ years of professional experience using AutoCAD
- Proven experience in design/engineering drafting
- Experience in tent, awning, fabric structures, or related industries (sail-making, marine canvas, tensile structures) preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, blueprints, and requirements
- Understanding of basic structural/engineering principles related to fabric and frame structures (a plus)
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD software (additional CAD software experience a plus)
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What We Offer:
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Benefits available
- Full time/onsite required
Company Description
In 1884, Southern Canvas, a small business specializing in the manufacture of tents, awnings, tarps, and other canvas products, was founded to serve Nashville and its surrounding areas. It was later renamed Nashville Tent & Awning Co. by owner H.G. Husband and is now owned and operated by the fourth generation of the Husband family.
Over the years, Nashville Tent & Awning Co. has expanded beyond the Nashville area, serving customers across the East Coast, West Coast, and as far north as Canada and as far south as the Caribbean.
Our dedication to superior craftsmanship and the steadfast work ethic of our workers β many of whom have been with us for 10, 20, 30 and even 40+ years and are like family β have kept the company thriving for over 140 years. Our customers are part of this family, too, and we hope to be serving those same customers and their families for many years to come.