• The CAD Administrator serves as the primary technical administrator for Configuration and Data Management and the Engineering department, supporting complex engineering tools including CAD, modeling, PLM, and related applications.

• Administer Windchill PLM and integrated tools (CREO, SolidWorks, Workgroup Manager)
• Manage Windchill PLM’s core data management and workflow capabilities throughout the product lifecycle
• Proactively monitor the health of engineering software applications and address issues quickly and thoroughly
• Plan for future system needs and improvements

• Manage user accounts, privileges, and access controls
• Set up and maintain projects
• Create custom reports and queries
• Implement and update process workflows for program-specific requirements
• Manage security rules and ensure ITAR, FSO, and IT compliance
• Monitor tool performance and manage maintenance renewals
• Manage database data items, properties, and uniform datasets across all programs
• Create and maintain data backups

• Provide technical support to engineering staff
• Troubleshoot tool problems and answer user questions
• Develop and deliver training sessions on tool usage and engineering policies
• Work with application vendors and IT to resolve support tickets

• Plan, coordinate, and perform software updates for engineering applications
• Support IT with client installations and troubleshooting
• Work with tool suppliers to resolve issues and plan updates
• Manage maintenance renewals

• Familiarity with CREO, SolidWorks, and ECAD applications
• Knowledge of enterprise software architectures and large-scale application installation and maintenance
• Experience with databases and database administration
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal direction

• Familiarity with web software (Java, PHP, Perl)
• Experience writing and editing HTML web pages

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in Information Technology or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional applications administration experience.   Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.  
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT or as an Application Administrator
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) methodologies, including creation, management and validation of 3D CAD models containing Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), GD&T Annotations, and digital product definition data in accordance with ASMY Y14.41.
• Experience with Windchill PLM v.10 or later
• Experience with SolidWorks and Creo CAD integration to Windchill PLM
• Must be familiar with installing and maintaining applications on Windows operating systems
• Must understand network basics
• Experience with other PLM integrations is a plus
• Some business travel may be required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance. 

Clearance Required?: Desired
Clearance Level: Secret
US Citizenship Required?: Yes