CAD Systems & Engineering Data Administrator
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Engineering
IT Specialist, Engineering Design & Technologists
Work Model:
This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.
The CAD Systems & Engineering Data Administrator is responsible forthe 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 andmaintainsystem availability.
- Monitor system performance andidentifyopportunities for improvement.
- Develop andmaintainengineering system standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Maintain CAD templates, drawing formats, symbol libraries, family tables, and configuration files.
- Establish and auditCAD 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.
- Administer engineering data management systems and workflows.
- Configure lifecycle states, release processes, andapprovalworkflows.
- 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.
- Manage relationships with CAD, PLM, and engineering software vendors.
- Track softwaremaintenancerenewals and licensing requirements.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting for engineering software expenditures.
- Obtain quotes, coordinate purchases, and support contract negotiations.
- Evaluate softwareutilizationand recommend cost optimization opportunities.
- Establish standards for engineering data organization.
- Ensuredrawings, models, and technical records are properly controlled and accessible.
- Supportengineeringchange 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.
- Serve as first-line support for engineering software users.
- Develop and deliver training materials for CAD and PLM systems.
- Create user guides, procedures, andbest-practice documentation.
- Support newemployeeonboarding for engineering software systems.
- Work closely with engineering leadership toidentifyand address user needs.
- 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.
Education
- Associate’sor Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, CAD Technology, or related field.
- 3–7+years of experience supporting engineering software systems.
- Experience administering Creo, Windchill,DDM,or equivalent CAD/PDM/PLM…
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