Mechanical Engineering CAD Software Specialist

Description

• In partnership with the broader organization, participate in all aspects of application support for mechanical engineering applications. As need arises, also lead, or coordinate with other team members on applications and initiatives.
• Act as a gatekeeper/approver for library parts.
• Defining deliverables timelines in accordance with the overall project timelines
• Develop efficient library structure and oversee model entry to ensure these conform to the modeling standard.
• Plan and execute necessary application upgrades, user support.
• Identify potential technical improvements to existing products/processes/services or cost reductions.
• Design and develop mechanical components and systems ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Create detailed layout, prints, parts specifications, and bill of materials for components and systems.
• Lead/coordinate resources to align and populate libraries for SolidWorks.
• Develop PDM workflows to align CAD data management with new product development and change processes.
• Coordinate Mechanical CAD coordination with other SPX divisions as appropriate.
• Build, structure, and promote CAD libraries to increase productivity and promote design reuse.
• Coordinate effectively with IT team members to assist in collaborative development projects requiring IT support.
• Lead efforts to identify and develop new engineering solutions to support mechanical engineering team members.
• Developing productivity enhancements within MCAD software and deploying across userbase
• Act as subject matter expert to the organization regarding SolidWorks CAD/PDM applications, design standards, and business processes. Coordinate training as needed.
• Own design tasks from concept through testing, and release ensuring requirements and timelines are met throughout the project.
• Development and review of best practices and user training material
• Engineering software solutions development within mechanical design software:
• Project scoping, planning and execution
• Managing Engineering Operations support
• Develop a CUES modeling standard and get team buy-in.
• Test, validate, and deploy new releases of engineering software.
• Conduct product and component testing in accordance with CUES standards and recognized approval agency requirements and codes, such as UL, ANSI, ISO, and/or CSA.
• Develop and maintain best practices, training material, and tools to increase user efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support CAD/PLM rollout initiatives.
• Responsible for MCAD software administration. This includes all MCAD customization or configuration to support business needs, process, best practices and updates.
• Identify, recommend, plan, and execute continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to drive cost savings and increase efficiency of the ME CAD/PDM suite and associated processes.
• Develop and maintain design standards and best practices for mechanical engineering applications and processes.
• Monitor and consult with users to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in delivering world class customer support in the PLM and Engineering domain regarding:
• Familiarity administering with Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
• CAD Data Management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 5+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer or 15+ years as a machine designer.
• Extreme customer focus, delivering value to our business users and organization.
• Effectively able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Hybrid Role, Minimum 3 days in office per week.
• 5-10 years of work experience in SolidWorks including custom engineered products, complex mechanisms.
• High communication skills required at all levels. Must be able to interact and impact senior leadership. Excellent command of verbal and written communication (English). Effective presentation style for all levels of stakeholders.
• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering, CAD Drafting/Design or related discipline.
• Functional and technical experience with applications such as:
• Extensive machine design experience
• Extensive experience influencing business change.
• Ability to work effectively with leaders across the organization, suppliers, contractors and customers.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members and userbase.
• Support and Technical experience for core PLM and engineering process such as:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Excellent collaboration and agile abilities working with dynamic teams to solve problems and provide solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• CAD library
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance