Engineering Administrative Assistant

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. • Michigan City, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Engineering Administrative Assistant to support our design engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative skills who also has experience or interest in technical drawings and engineering systems. Position Overview The Engineering Administrative Assistant provides specialized clerical and project support to the engineering team. This role involves managing technical documentation, processing engineering changes, and supporting cross-functional communication between engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing teams.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings
• Experience with AutoCAD required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong organizational, communication, prioritization and multitasking skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• High school diploma required
• At least 1 year of related experience or in lieu experience knowledge gained through pursuit or obtaining an engineering degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Creo Parametric or other 3D CAD software is a plus
• Experience with Plex ERP system preferred
• Associate’s degree in a business or technical field preferred
• Current engineering students are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Review, understand, and document Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) from cross-functional teams
• Process and track ECRs and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Communicate engineering changes effectively to cross functional team
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to understand component routing through the production process
• Structure for production routing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the Plex ERP system
• Review and manage engineering drawings and documentation
• Make occasional revisions to drawings using AutoCAD
• Support the sourcing team by locating and providing required drawings
• Maintain organized engineering records, including drawings, reports, and technical files (electronic and physical)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees