Title: CAD Administrator – DriveWorks Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week) Hire Type: Direct Hire Reports To: Engineering Director
Position Overview: We are currently looking for a candidate who wants to make a difference and be part of our dynamic organization. This role is responsible for administering and advancing our CAD automation environment, with a strong focus on DriveWorks. The position supports a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing team by ensuring our design systems are efficient, scalable, and aligned with production needs. Close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and IT teams is essential to deliver reliable automation solutions and maintain high-quality, on-time output of engineered-to-order products.
Responsibilities: DriveWorks Administration & Development
Own and manage the DriveWorks environment, including configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation projects
Design, develop, and maintain DriveWorks rules, forms, and workflows to automate design and quoting processes
Translate engineering and business requirements into scalable automation solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve issues within DriveWorks projects and integrations
Manage version control, testing, and deployment of DriveWorks updates
CAD & PDM System Administration
Administer SolidWorks and PDM environments, including user management, permissions, and system configuration
Ensure data integrity, standardization, and proper file management across CAD systems
Maintain and enforce CAD standards, templates, and best practices
Support ERP integrations and data flow between systems
Cross-Functional Support
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to identify automation opportunities
Support configuration-to-order (CTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) workflows
Assist in developing scalable solutions for product customization and order processing
Provide technical support and training to end users on DriveWorks and CAD systems
Non-Design / System-Focused Tasks:
Lead troubleshooting efforts related to CAD automation, data management, and system performance
Coordinate with IT and external vendors for system upgrades, integrations, and issue resolution
Document processes, workflows, and system configurations
Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to automation and CAD standards
Continuously evaluate and improve system efficiency, reliability, and user experience
Work task balance is approximately:
70–80% DriveWorks development and administration
20–30% CAD/PDM support, system improvements, and cross-functional initiatives
Requirements:
Strong experience with DriveWorks (Solo, Pro, or Enterprise preferred)
Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks and CAD data structures
Experience with PDM systems (SolidWorks PDM preferred)
Understanding of ERP system integration and data workflows
Familiarity with configuration-driven design, automation, and rule-based systems
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, weldments a plus)
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Experience with SQL, APIs, or scripting is a plus
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, CAD Technology, or related field preferred
Key Traits for Success:
Systems thinker who can connect engineering, manufacturing, and business processes
Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and standardization
Proactive in identifying automation opportunities and inefficiencies
Comfortable working independently while supporting a broader team
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
