CAD Systems & Engineering Data Administrator

About this role

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. ____________________

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. • Develop and   maintain   engineering system standards, procedures, and best practices.    

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 .   • Evaluate and implement new CAD tools and productivity enhancements.  

  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. • Coordinate deployment of process improvements and system enhancements.    

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.   • Evaluate software   utilization   and recommend cost optimization opportunities.  

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.   • Assist   with audits related to engineering system controls and data management.   • Ensure systems are compliant with applicable ISO,   AS,   ITAR/EAR, and FARs regulations or requirements.  

User Support & Training 

• Serve as first-line support for engineering software users.   • Develop and deliver training materials for CAD and PLM systems.   • Create user guides, procedures, and   best-practice   documentation.   • Support new   employee   onboarding for   engineering software systems. • Work closely with engineering leadership to   identify   and address user needs.    

Continuous Improvement  

• Identify   opportunities to automate engineering workflows.   • Support digital transformation initiatives within Engineering.   • Research emerging technologies and recommend process improvements.   • Participate in cross-functional projects involving engineering systems and data integration.  

Required skills and qualifications:  

Education 

• Associate's   or   Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology , Mechanical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, CAD Technology, or related   field .    

Experience 

• 3–7 +   years of experience supporting engineering software systems.   • Experience administering Creo, Windchill,   DDM,   or equivalent CAD/PDM/PLM systems.   • Experience working in a manufacturing or product development environment.   • Experience managing software licensing and vendor relationships.    

Technical Skills 

• Strong knowledge of Creo Parametric.   • Experience with Windchill, Teamcenter, Vault, SolidWorks PDM, or similar platforms.   • Understanding of   engineering drawings, BOM structures, and configuration management.   • Familiarity with ERP system integration.   • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.   • Experience with scripting, automation, or database administration is desirable.  

Preferred skills and qualifications:  

The successful candidate will have proven experience :  

• PTC Creo administration experience.   • DDM   system administration experience.   • Experience with ERP integration and master data management.   • Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001,   ITAR/EAR,   FARs   or other regulated manufacturing environments.   • Experience supporting global engineering teams.   • SQL, reporting, or business intelligence experience.  

Work Type:  

Work Type: Onsite - This role follows an Onsite Work Schedule and requires working from your designated Regal Rexnord office on a full-time basis.    

Pay Transparency:    

Expected Base Salary Range: $75,000 - 82,000

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base  pay  compensation for this position. Sa

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