CAD Administrator - DriveWorks

Title: CAD Administrator – DriveWorks Company: Global Power Components Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week) Hire Type: Direct Hire Reports To: Engineering Director Position Overview We are currently looking for a candidate who wants to make a difference and be part of our dynamic organization. This role is responsible for administering and advancing our CAD automation environment, with a strong focus on DriveWorks. The position supports a fast‑paced engineering and manufacturing team by ensuring our design systems are efficient, scalable, and aligned with production needs. Close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and IT teams is essential to deliver reliable automation solutions and maintain high‑quality, on‑time output of engineered‑to‑order products. Responsibilities DriveWorks Administration & Development Own and manage the DriveWorks environment, including configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation projects Design, develop, and maintain DriveWorks rules, forms, and workflows to automate design and quoting processes Translate engineering and business requirements into scalable automation solutions Troubleshoot and resolve issues within DriveWorks projects and integrations Manage version control, testing, and deployment of DriveWorks updates CAD & PDM System Administration Administer SolidWorks and PDM environments, including user management, permissions, and system configuration Ensure data integrity, standardization, and proper file management across CAD systems Maintain and enforce CAD standards, templates, and best practices Support ERP integrations and data flow between systems Cross-Functional Support Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to identify automation opportunities Support configuration‑to‑order (CTO) and engineer‑to‑order (ETO) workflows Assist in developing scalable solutions for product customization and order processing Provide technical support and training to end users on DriveWorks and CAD systems Non‑Design / System‑Focused Tasks Lead troubleshooting efforts related to CAD automation, data management, and system performance Coordinate with IT and external vendors for system upgrades, integrations, and issue resolution Document processes, workflows, and system configurations Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to automation and CAD standards Continuously evaluate and improve system efficiency, reliability, and user experience Work task balance is approximately: 70–80% DriveWorks development and administration 20–30% CAD/PDM support, system improvements, and cross‑functional initiatives Requirements Strong experience with DriveWorks (Solo, Pro, or Enterprise preferred) Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks and CAD data structures Experience with PDM systems (SolidWorks PDM preferred) Understanding of ERP system integration and data workflows Familiarity with configuration‑driven design, automation, and rule‑based systems Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, weldments a plus) Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills Effective communication skills across technical and non‑technical teams Experience with SQL, APIs, or scripting is a plus Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, CAD Technology, or related field preferred Key Traits for Success Systems thinker who can connect engineering, manufacturing, and business processes Detail‑oriented with a focus on data accuracy and standardization Proactive in identifying automation opportunities and inefficiencies Comfortable working independently while supporting a broader team Equal Opportunity Employer Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr