Computer Aided Design Administrator

2 weeks ago

United Kingdom Smiths Detection Full time

Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe.

The role

Working as our CAD and PDM Systems Support Engineer, you will reporting directly to our Mechanical Engineering Manager here at Hemel Hempstead.

Due to the sensitive nature of the projects you will be working on, we are unable to sponsor and will have to put you through UK SC level clearance.

The broad aim of the role is to assist the Senior CAD and PDM Administrator to develop, deploy and maintain the Configuration Management System (CMS) and to support the maintenance of the Product Data Management System (PDM).

This will require the you to be able to support and assist the Senior CAD and PDM Administrator in:

  • Providing admin support for the CAD and PDM systems, including user creation and access controls.
  • Providing problem solving and guidance to CAD and PDM users.
  • Incident and Request Management.
  • Providing low level technical support (troubleshooting) on specific software (SolidWorks CAD, Manage, PDM etc).
  • Support in the Maintenance of CAD, PDM and all other related pieces of software, ensuring that systems are available and suitably configured at all times.
  • Assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of working Policies / Standards and Workflows.
  • Support in System Upgrades, Downtime and Maintenance.
  • Generation of Work Instructions / Training Material using available data.
  • To keep abreast of relevant technological developments and assist in the introduction, benchmarking and validation of new software and hardware systems as required.
  • Championing changes when they benefit the organisation.
  • Supporting Licence Renewal, Purchasing, Hosting and Utilisation Monitoring activities

Technical Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree / HNC (or equivalent). Accredited by a relevant professional body would be advantageous.
  • Actively pursuing individual professional development.
  • Competent user of 3D CAD design tool, and associated product data management (SolidWorks would be advantageous).
  • Knowledge and experience of Microsoft SQL would be advantageous.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in similar role.
  • Experience training others in CAD skills and draughting to BS:8888 is preferred.
  • Competent user of product data management tools (SolidWorks Manage would be advantageous).
  • Awareness of business tools such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) advantageous.
  • Excellent team worker, with the ability to work with minimal supervision where required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with confidence in dealing with a wide range of people, including suppliers, designers, and senior management.
  • Excellent IT Skills, with knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Adaptability to learn new IT skills essential.
  • Knowledge of Military Standards would be beneficial but not essential.
  • Aware of the gated engineering design process, including, concept design, DFM, prototyping, test and evaluation, verification, and production.
  • Self-motivated, driven, and eager to learn.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website () or LinkedIn

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