Technical Administrator (Engineering)

Norton Motorcycles Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned motorcycle brand, where you’ll play a vital role as a Technical Administrator. In this exciting position, you will manage engineering drawing releases, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Collaborate with talented professionals across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the legacy of a historic brand while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about motorcycles, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience with CREO and Windchill PLM/PDM is critical.
• Strong understanding of CAD file management and version control.

Responsibilities

• Manage release process for engineering drawings, ensuring compliance.
• Administer CREO and Windchill databases for accurate document control.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Experience with CREO and Windchill

Prior experience in document control

Tools

CREO

Windchill

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

Norton is seeking a Technical Administrator to support Engineering Drawing Releases by managing and coordinating design documentation within CREO and Windchill. The ideal candidate will ensure that engineering drawings are properly controlled, updated, and released in accordance with company standards and industry best practices. This role requires strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage the release process for engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with internal documentation control policies.
• Administer CREO and Windchill databases, ensuring accurate storage, retrieval, and version control of CAD files and associated documents.
• Facilitate drawing reviews and approvals by coordinating with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring timely updates and releases.
• Maintain and enforce best practices within Windchill for file organisation, metadata management, and revision control.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to CREO and Windchill, escalating complex problems as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve workflows, automation, and efficiency in the drawing release process.

Personal Specification

• Critical requirement: Experience with CREO and Windchill PLM/PDM.
• Preferred: Prior experience managing engineering drawing releases and document control (Within Chassis Or Powertrain)
• Strong understanding of CAD file management, version control, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes (ECR/ECO) in a PLM environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new tools and systems as needed.

*This is a Fixed Term - Contractor Role*

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS