What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering CAD Administrator position at K2 Space?
Job Description
Job Description
The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our CAD system and its integration with our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. You will work directly with the engineering end users, our software vendors, and our internal IT Systems team. You will be the lead SME and owner for the technical communication with external software vendors and integrators, and you will be responsible for the success of implementing upgrades, customizations, and addressing any issues with the implementation.
Responsibilities
Drive and contribute to improvements in PLM processes and the resulting changes in NX and supported CAD systems
Work with users to develop / update tool customizations to improve efficiency
Lead the development and maintenance of common parts and features
Create and manage templates and best practices to maintain consistency and high quality across all of the design teams
Provide a robust CAD operating environment through promptly responding to user requests for support
Administer and support user access, permissions, and licensing to provide secure access to NX and supported CAD systems
Work with our IT team to manage and maintain CAD tool servers & databases
Support and provide training to new and existing staff
Create and maintain documentation for user support processes
Develop and deploy proprietary and 3rd party NX and Teamcenter Tools
Qualifications
3 years of experience supporting CAD / PLM for a hardware engineering team
Experience with implementation of CAD integration on Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM
Experience with developing tools, automations, and custom configurations in NX and Teamcenter
Experience with creating and maintaining templates, libraries, and user best practices
Demonstrated strong knowledge of CAD modeling, drawing creation, and drafting processes
Nice to Have
Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field with experience in developing, documenting, and training to CAD standards, including formal drafting standards and modeling standards.
Experience with Altium products, ECAD / MCAD collaboration, and associated integrations
Experience with the drafting, the practical application of GD&T, and hardware inspections
Experience with design for metallic machined, composite, and tooling structures
Experience with MES, MRP, and other production systems
Experience with NX Open
Experience with Oracle or SQL Server databases
Independent and self-motivated mindset, with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Compensation and Benefits :
Base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000 equity in the company
Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to : knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical / dental / vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
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Equal Opportunity
K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $90,000 - $150,000
