Engineering Systems Administrator (SolidWorks)

LeeBoy Inc•Maiden, NC

16h

About The Position

LEEBOY Inc., part of the FAYAT Group, is a global producer of commercial asphalt pavers and road maintenance equipment. The Engineering Systems Administrator is responsible for administering, optimizing, and continually improving the organization's SolidWorks and Enterprise PDM (SPDM) environments. The role is the technical expert for CAD systems, supporting engineering users, managing software upgrades and configurations, and improving processes that enhance design efficiency, data integrity, and product development performance. The position works closely with Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Product Management to support integration among CAD, PDM, ERP, and change management systems, while promoting engineering best practices and supporting product development. It also provides engineering teams with product design, modeling, validation, and technical guidance as workload permits.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of SolidWorks administration, mechanical design, CAD support, or engineering systems experience.
Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Strong experience supporting and administering SolidWorks Enterprise PDM (EPDM/PDM Professional).
Experience managing CAD standards, templates, workflows, and document control processes.
Knowledge of SQL-based environments and Windows administration principles related to CAD/PDM systems.
Understanding of mechanical systems, assemblies, engineering drawings, and multi-level bills of material.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Experience with ERP/MRP platforms, with Epicor preferred.
Experience integrating CAD/PDM systems with ERP, PLM, or manufacturing systems.
Experience supporting engineering change management processes.
Familiarity with API development, automation tools, or CAD customizations.
Knowledge of Lean Product Development or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience supporting complex mechanical equipment or industrial products.
SolidWorks Certified Professional (CSWP) certification.
SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) certification.
SolidWorks PDM Professional Certification.
Other relevant CAD, PDM, or engineering systems certifications.

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize the SolidWorks and Enterprise PDM environments.
Evaluate, test, and validate SolidWorks releases, service packs, and software updates before deployment.
Coordinate with IT on software installations, upgrades, maintenance, and user support.
Develop and maintain SolidWorks templates, standards, libraries, toolbox components, and related engineering resources.
Manage PDM vault structures, workflows, permissions, metadata, and document control processes.
Maintain CAD and PDM system performance, reliability, security, and data integrity.
Serve as the primary technical resource for SolidWorks and PDM users, troubleshooting issues and providing timely resolution.
Train and mentor engineers and designers in SolidWorks modeling techniques, best practices, and system functionality.
Develop and maintain user documentation, procedures, and training materials.
Promote standardization and continuous improvement in engineering design practices.
Identify and implement improvements to engineering productivity, design quality, and workflow efficiency.
Review technical drawings and models for compliance with company standards and engineering procedures.
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve modeling methods, drawing quality, and documentation standards.
Drive automation, standardization, and consistency initiatives within engineering systems.
Support continuous improvement in product development and engineering operations.
Evaluate tools and technologies to improve integration between SolidWorks, PDM, ERP, MRP, and engineering change systems.
Support solutions that improve engineering data flow and information accuracy.
Assist with BOM management and synchronization between engineering and business systems.
Support Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes.
Ensure proper management of complex product structures and multi-level bills of material.
Assist with product design, modeling, and design validation activities as workload permits.
Provide technical guidance on mechanical design practices and CAD methodologies.
Support new product development initiatives and engineering projects.
Contribute to design reviews and product improvement efforts.