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
• 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