PDM & CAD Specialist

Responsibilities

• Onshape Administration
• Manage user access, permissions, and general Onshape platform administration
• Own and maintain process documents and OTS workflows
• Administer part numbering systems and processes
• Prepare and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and release administration
• Maintain material and items library
• Develop and deliver CAD/PDM process training across the engineering org
• CAD Maintenance & Cleanup
• Maintain master models with variations representing sub-component releases
• Keep master models current with engineering updates, including POR designs and ECR/ECO candidate variants
• Manage COTS parts library and actively prevent duplication
• Own CAD/PDM best practices across the organization
• Update and enforce drawing standards
• Manufacturing Engineering Interface
• Structure and populate MBOMs in Onshape in close collaboration with manufacturing engineering
• ECO Administration
• Pre-release COTS parts to prevent ECO blockages
• Assign part properties; manage ECO prep and review
• Conduct clash checks, fastener presence validation, and related quality checks
• Perform BOM checking, drawing checking, and revision control
• Electrical Integration
• Import and link electrical board designs to Arena releases
• Provide Altium administrative supportDrafting
• Prepare engineering drawings and perform tolerance analysis
• Conduct drawing quality checks, including AI-assisted review scripts

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field — or equivalent hands‑on experience
• 2+ years of experience as a PDM/CAD Administrator or in a similar role within a hardware engineering environment
• Proficiency in Onshape; experience with Arena PLM is a strong plus
• Experience with Solidworks & Catia is an asset
• Demonstrated experience with ECO/ECR processes and revision control workflows
• Strong understanding of BOM structures, including EBOM and MBOM management
• Solid grasp of engineering drawing standards, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail and a systematic approach to data quality and process ownership
• Clear communicator who can train and guide engineers on PDM/CAD workflows

Proficient in Onshape administration and PDM/CAD workflows, with a strong understanding of BOM structures and engineering drawing standards. Capable of managing ECO processes and delivering training to engineering teams while ensuring data quality and process ownership.

• Onshape Administration
• ECO/ECR Processes
• BOM Management
• Engineering Drawing Standards
• CAD/PDM Training

• Onshape
• ECO Administration
• BOM Checking
• Tolerance Analysis
• GD&T
• Solidworks
• Catia
• Arena PLM
• Master Model Maintenance
• Clash Checks

• Attention to Detail
• Clear Communication
• Process Ownership

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Hardware Engineering
• Revision Control Workflows
• COTS Parts Management

• PDM Systems
• CAD Software
• Altium