CAD and Engineering Systems Administrator

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

About The Job
Though you may not know us by name, you’ve most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we’ve designed and manufactured foodservice equipment for some of the world’s biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose in mind: to enhance the eating and drinking experience, nourishing the people and communities we serve.

As CAD and Engineering Systems Administrator, you serve as the technical expert and systems owner for Engineering Design Tools and Product Data Management (PDM) processes across the organization.  This role is responsible for ensuring CAD and PDM platforms are configured, maintained, and optimized to deliver execution excellence, product development speed, and data integrity, delivering organizational training, leading continuous improvement, and process optimization.  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and IT professionals, to ensure seamless integration, alignment, and execution of systems and processes. This role will champion effective and efficient operation of engineering design systems requiring knowledge of Solidworks, PTC CREO, and Engineering PDM systems along with the ability to leverage AI driven applications to improve process automation.

This role is subject to our hybrid work model: we collaborate in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The rest of the week, you have flexibility to work wherever it suits you best.
 

What You’ll Do

• Lead and champion CAD and PDM systems integration, collaborating with the IT department and key stakeholders to define and implement efficient CAD and PDM integration strategies, continuous improvement and optimization.

• Plan, manage, and execute large engineering software solution programs by defining project objectives, creating project plans, and establishing timelines and milestones.

• Hold engineering tool suppliers accountable to own, deliver, and optimize services to MFT to deliver full value of investment.

• Facilitate delivery of training related to the CAD and PDM software solutions to the engineering organization and cross-functional stakeholders

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to establish and enforce CAD / PDM standards, policies, and processes aligned with business operation requirements.

• Provide technical support to CAD and PDM users within the business, resolving software related problems and errors.

• Identify, own, and champion areas of continued improvement within engineering system processes, troubleshoot technical issues, and propose and implement process modifications.

• Investigate, recommend, and deploy AI applications to deliver process, efficiency, and quality improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure project goals are met

​CAD & System Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator for SolidWorks and Creo CAD environments.

• Maintain, configure, and upgrade CAD systems, tool libraries, templates, and workflows.

• Manage license allocation, user access, and integration of CAD tools with PDM/PLM systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system or user issues, ensuring uptime and continuity.

Product Data Management (PDM/PLM)

• Oversee the setup, configuration, and maintenance of engineering PDM systems.

• Ensure data integrity, version control, and compliance with engineering standards.

• Define and optimize workflows for change management, approvals, and release processes.

• Train and support engineers in effective PDM usage and best practices.

Process Improvement & AI Applications

• Explore and deploy AI and machine learning applications for CAD/PDM to improve process flows, error detection, and automation.

• Implement AI tools to accelerate design review, parts classification, drawing validation, and metadata management.

• Partner with engineering leadership to identify opportunities for AI-enabled decision support, predictive analytics, and automation.

Governance & Standards

• Establish and enforce CAD and PDM standards, policies, and procedures.

• Develop training materials and conduct onboarding sessions for engineering staff.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align CAD/PDM workflows with quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Who You Are

• Independent Self-Starter: Takes prompt, proactive action to accomplish work goals with limited oversight

• Collaborative Partner: Uses interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Strategic Thinker: Relies on analytical and problem-solving skills to think strategically and execute tactically

Skills/Experience We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge and understanding of engineering software solutions

• Proficiency in CAD software (Creo and SolidWorks), simulation software, and PDM (Windchill)

• Basic understanding of AI tools and applications

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work

• Effective communication skills and the ability to convey technical information clearly

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or a related field

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a CAD administration role

Benefits

We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits that you’ll be eligible to enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:
 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans

• Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon’s health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family

• Tax advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses

• Wellness programs and resources including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning

• Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave

• Company-sponsored life insurance

• 401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own

• Financial and retirement advising

About Marmon Holdings

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 28,000-plus team members are celebrating the company's 70th anniversary in 2023 and helping write the next chapter of Marmon's story.

Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.