Mechanical Engineer CAD Adminstrator
Batavia, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Founded in 1981QC Conveyorswas started with the belief that hard work and good people were the keys to building a strong business. For more than 40 years QC Conveyors has been focused on providing their customers with reliable easy-to-use conveyor systems that meet their needs and backing them with world class service and support. QC Conveyors manufactures conveyors that meet the needs of their customers with their automation hydroclean flextrac and industrial series conveyors.
As a Duravant Family Company QC Conveyors participates in global Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction with opportunities for personal and professional growth QC Conveyors offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
- Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees health well-being and financial security
- Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
- Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
- Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional collaborative environment focused on delivering results
- Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork Respect Integrity Winning Spirit and Sense of Urgency
- Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees and their successes
- Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
QC Conveyorsis seeking a Mechanical Engineer to focus on CAD administration forjoin our organization.As the CAD administrator this Mechanical Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining the companys CAD environment ensuring optimal performance data integrity and compliance with design standards. This role also oversees the creation and maintenance of solid model content provided to customers whether built manually or through CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote) automation and supports the development of CAD assets for CPQ integration.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following other duties as assigned
- Create and manage CAD content for CPQ systems to enable automated configuration for customer downloads during the quoting process
- Work with management and IT teams to ensure CAD data aligns with CPQ logic and rules
- Act as the primary liaison between the company and CPQ vendors for CAD-related deliverables
- Define and document requirements review deliverables and ensure alignment with company standards and CPQ logic
- Provide feedback and technical guidance to vendors to ensure quality and consistency
Solid Model Content Management
- Develop and maintain 3D models assemblies and libraries
- Ensure models meet company standards for accuracy metadata and usability
- Collaborate with engineering teams to validate model integrity and functionality
- Create and maintain the standards for content that cannot be fulfilled through CPQ automation
- Manage the process of manual content creation by staff engineers to ensure timely completion and adherence to company standards
- Track and document all special requests for reporting and continuous improvement
CAD System Administration
- Install configure and maintain SolidWorks and Solid Edge CAD software and associated tool.
- Manage licenses user accounts and permissions
- Ensure compatibility between CAD applications and enterprise systems (PLM ERP CPQ)
Production Drawing Review
- Check and validate production drawings for accuracy completeness and adherence to standards
- Ensure drawings reflect correct dimensions tolerances and material specifications
- Collaborate with design engineers to resolve discrepancies before release to manufacturing
Data Governance
- Maintain CAD templates standards and naming conventions
- Oversee version control file storage and backup processes
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies
Support & Training
- Provide technical support to CAD users resolving software and hardware issues
- Develop and deliver training sessions for CAD best practices and CPQ-related workflows
- Create written documentation for CAD PDM and CPQ integration processes
Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate and recommend CAD and CPQ tools or upgrades
- Identify opportunities to streamline CAD-to-CPQ workflows
- Implement automation scripts or macros to improve efficiency
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- BSME/BSMET from an accredited university or college with 1-5 years work experience OR associate degree and with 5-10 years experience in 3D solid modeling of mechanical or industrial machine components
- Utilized GD&T and ANSI Y14.5 to interpret and technical drawings
- Ability to work in both office and production environments
- Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Good communication with multiple departments and outside parties
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Creativity
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job the colleague is frequently required to sit stand walk talk or hear; uses hands to finger handle or touch objects or controls. On occasion the colleague may be required to climb and work in high places stoop bend or reach above the shoulders.
The incumbent must occasionally lift push or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Manufacturing environment and office
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Marlen enables customer success through trusted and robust food processing solutions, application know-how, process expertise and engineering customization.