CAD/PLM Administrator

Summary

Administers the CAD/PLM Engineering Software on behalf of the IT department.  Acts as the liaison with the Engineering department.  Serves the technical needs of the engineers and engineering management, whilst operating within the guidelines of IT in order to provide rigorous adherence to technology change management, troubleshooting, standardization and development of new features.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements Engineering Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications and systems.
• Installs new CAD software, upgrades and patches based on external and internal customer engineering requirements in accordance with GTI change management practices.
• Investigates, confirms and develops current and new CAD operation flows for end users to increase productivity and system effectiveness.
• Provides helpdesk support for Engineering IT related issues including troubleshooting and software problems.
• Works closely with Development Manager to ensure coordinated PLM software updates, useable functionality, testing and user training.
• Participates in Scrum meetings with development team.
• Regularly acts as Product Owner for PLM and CAD development.
• Detects, diagnoses and resolves client-server operating system and hardware related problems.
• Analyzes and resolves problems associated with Engineering and CAD software applications and high performance computer hardware.
• Performs daily operational support for IT Systems such as client system deployment, user management, printing/plotting, data translations and data transfers.
• Develops technical system documentation for current and newly implemented systems.
• Participates in projects to enhance the Engineering and CAD software and hardware systems by investigating, evaluating and implementing technical solutions.
• Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Greenpoint Core Competencies

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, and keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Job Core Competencies

• Analytical Skills – Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data and uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, keeps abreast of current developments, requires minimal supervision, displays understanding of how job relates to others, and uses resources effectively.
• Productivity – Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner, strives to increase productivity, works quickly and achieves established goals.
• Problem Solving – You identify problems in a timely manner, you gather and analyze information skillfully, you develop alternative solutions, you resolve problems in early stages, and you work well in group problem solving situations.

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering with a minimum of five years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience with Autodesk ‘Vault’ preferred. Aviation background and aircraft interior experience preferred.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to introduce a new CAD & PLM system into an engineering department.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor.
• AutoCAD experience, preferably VIP, Mod or re-configurations.
• Experience creating engineering drawings using feature-based CAD systems (preferably Inventor or SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of industry design and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of mechanical assemblies and manufacturing technique design.
• Proficient in SQL server admin for Vault Workgroup.
• Proficient in VBA, VB.NET, visual basic programming, API and customization.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adhere to budget and project schedules.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

About Greenpoint Technologies 
Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State.  We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors.  It’s complex work, but we work smart.  In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

• Big jobs and stretch assignments.
• High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.
• Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product. 

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.