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Position Overview:
The CAD Systems & Engineering Data Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of engineering design systems and associated technical data environments. This role serves as the primary owner of CAD, PDM, PLM, and engineering document management platforms, ensuring system reliability, data integrity, user support, and compliance with company standards.
The position manages software licensing, vendor relationships, maintenance agreements, user access, system configurations, and engineering data workflows while supporting engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams. The role combines technical system administration with engineering process support to maximize productivity and data accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering Systems Administration
- Serve as primary administrator for Creo, DDM, Windchill, and other engineering software platforms that may be assigned.
- Manage CAD software license allocation, utilization tracking, and compliance.
- Maintain software maintenance agreements, subscriptions, and support contracts.
- Coordinate software upgrades, patches, testing, and deployment activities.
- Work with IT and external vendors to resolve system issues and maintain system availability.
- Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
CAD Environment Management
- Maintain CAD templates, drawing formats, symbol libraries, family tables, and configuration files.
- Establish and audit CAD standards across engineering teams.
- Support engineers with Creo configuration, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and workspace configurations.
- Coordinate migration of legacy CAD data when required .
Windchill / DDM / PDM / PLM Administration
- Administer engineering data management systems and workflows.
- Configure lifecycle states, release processes, and approval workflows.
- Support BOM management and product structure maintenance.
- Ensure engineering data is properly stored , secured, and recoverable.
- Maintain data integrity between CAD, PLM, ERP, and manufacturing systems.
Vendor & Contract Management
- Manage relationships with CAD, PLM, and engineering software vendors.
- Track software maintenance renewals and licensing requirements.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting for engineering software expenditures.
- Obtain quotes, coordinate purchases, and support contract negotiations.
Engineering Data Governance
- Establish standards for engineering data organization .
- Ensure drawings, models, and technical records are properly controlled and accessible.
- Support engineering change management processes from a systems perspective.