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Product Manager - CAD Engineering Lead
United States, CA, Morgan Hill (Office)
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
PythonFull-Stack DevelopmentData StructuresSketchStakeholder ManagementSupply ChainERPSolidWorksCreoLeadership
About the role
- From the engineer's first sketch in CAD through release into manufacturing and service, this role is responsible for the platforms, data, and processes that make product development fast, reliable, and scalable.
- It is a deliberate evolution beyond traditional CAD administration-less about keeping the lights on, and more about shaping how engineering works at scale.
- This is a strategic, business-aligned position with a n operational role.
Responsibilities
- Own the Engineering Systems Landscape
- You will be accountable for the architecture, configuration, performance, and roadmap of our CAD and PDM/PLM platforms-making sure they are stable on their own and integrated cleanly into the broader ecosystem.
- Own the architecture, configuration, and performance of CAD and PDM/PLM platforms
- Own release and change management processes
- Drive consistency across global engineering teams
- Product data has to flow accurately from design into manufacturing and on into service-without distortion, duplication, or loss of context. You will own that flow end to end.
- Ensure product data flows accurately from design → manufacturing → service
- Product data has to flow accurately from design into manufacturing and on into service-without distortion, duplication, or loss of context.
- You will own that flow end to end.
- Own product data quality, version control, and traceability
Requirements
- 8-12+ years in engineering systems, CAD administration, or PLM roles
- Proven track record leading system implementations or transformations
Skills
- Strong understanding of CAD data structures and large assembly management
- Working knowledge of PDM/PLM workflows and lifecycle models
- Practical experience with BOM management and ERP integration
- Automation skills (Python, VBA, APIs)
- Experience with data governance and system configuration
- Familiarity with cloud/SaaS engineering platforms is a plus
- Leadership and Business Skills
- Strategic and hands-on: able to set direction and execute against it
- Strong stakeholder management across Engineering, IT, and Operations
- Data-driven mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes
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