Job Title: CAD Administrator

Position Overview: As a CAD Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our computer-aided design (CAD) systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient CAD workflows, provide technical support, and drive process improvements. If you’re passionate about CAD technology and enjoy problem-solving, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our engineering success.

Responsibilities:

1. System Management:

• Oversee CAD software installations, licenses, and configurations.

• Maintain and troubleshoot CAD systems to ensure uninterrupted operation.

• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to address technical issues.

2. Training and Support:

• Train CAD users on software tools, best practices, and company standards.

• Provide ongoing technical support to resolve user queries and challenges.

• Develop training materials and conduct workshops as needed.

3. Process Enhancement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline CAD workflows and improve efficiency.

• Work closely with design and engineering teams to optimize processes.

• Implement best practices for CAD data management and version control.

4. Technology Evaluation:

• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in CAD and PLM technologies.

• Evaluate new tools, plugins, and software updates for potential adoption.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to make informed decisions on system upgrades.

Your Impact:

• Provide system management, support and enhancement of CAD, PDM/PLM, and engineering business applications including Bill of Material (BOM) transformation, PLM based product configuration, CAD systems, Master Modeling, PLM to ERP integration, and change management.

• Administer the CAD systems for engineers, designers, and contractors in global onsite and offsite locations.

• Lead in the identification of new CAD and PLM application technologies and aide in the incorporation into the systems.

• Coach and develop a team of CAD professionals to deliver solutions that optimize productivity across the the division and the company.

• Build collaborative relationships through-out the corporation to align around the implementation of CAD and PLM best practices.

• Inspire and motivate members of the product development team to follow CAD best practices.

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of system documentation, procedures, work instructions and end user training materials.

• Provide training and technical support for the CAD and PLM user base.

• Support the development and maintenance of contracts and licensing agreements with CAD and PLM software system suppliers.

• Perform CAD and PLM application upgrades, testing, and evaluations.

• Interface with CAD and PLM software supplier to resolve technical issues and enhance the products supplied to the company.

• Work cross functionally with members of Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and Service to understand business requirements and define applicable solutions.

• Provide user performance feedback to product development management.

• Develop, maintain, and adhere to implementation schedules for new features or functions in the CAD and PLM systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA).

• Experience with CAD system administration and user support.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Standout Qualifications:

• Experience leading teams.

• Working knowledge of Creo Parametric 3D CAD system operation & administration.

• Experience with PTC Windchill PLM system implementation & administration.

• Experience working with stakeholders to optimize business processes & PLM/CAD systems operation.

• Knowledge and understanding of Engineering Change Control (Change Request/Notice).

• Experience with CAD and PLM license management, installation, and administration.

• Strong verbal, presentation and written communication skills.

• Experience with analyzing and documenting business and system processes.

• Ability to take charge and lead tasks to completion.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional organization.

• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge of vehicles and related systems.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.