Computer Aided Design Administrator

TAIT; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAIT in Lititz, PA is seeking a CAD Technical Specialist – Manufacturing to drive the Digital Design Tools Strategy. You will create and support Inventor and AutoCAD assets, manage vault libraries, and align CAD workflows with ERP processes.

Collaborating with the CAD Manager, Vault Admin, and cross‑functional teams, you will implement standards, maintain assets, and stay current with software changes to boost design efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field.
• 4+ years experience in design, engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with a PDM system, preferably Autodesk Vault.
• Experience drafting parts/assemblies, preferably in parametric tools.
• Experience building and maintaining digital asset libraries.

Responsibilities

• Assist CAD Manager and Vault Admin to align workflows with ERP integration.
• Lead maintenance of digital assets and libraries with designers and fabrication staff.
• Develop and maintain ERP methods for digital assets and standard part numbers.
• Provide hands-on CAD support to engineers and ensure CAD standards compliance.
• Support implementation decisions from Digital Design Tools groups.
• Stay current with software changes to improve design efficiency.
• Perform duties per company policies and expectations.

Skills

CAD standards

Asset libraries

Collaboration

PDM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

The CAD Technical Specialist – Manufacturing, contributes to and supports the Vision and execution of the Digital Design Tools Strategy.

This role is responsible for the creation, implementation and support of Inventor and AutoCAD digital assets in Vault and the establishment and support of CAD workflows in close coordination with the CAD Manager and Vault Admin.

This role will collaborate with key stakeholders as needed such as CAD Manager and Vault Admin, GTS, “Innovate” teams and Autodesk, to implement the initiatives, standards, libraries and tools set out by the Digital Design Tools Strategy and keep documentation relevant an up to date.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CAD Manager and Vault Admin to align workflows with broader engineering and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration with the ERP system
• Lead the maintenance of digital assets and libraries and collaborate with designers and fabrication staff to resolve model-to-build issues
• Lead the ERP methods creation and maintenance of Digital Assets via modelling and detailing of libraries, and contribute to the assignment of Standard Part numbers via coordination with other CAD Technical Specialists and Inventory team members
• Provide hands‑on support to design engineers, ensuring adherence to CAD standards and effective use of up‑to‑date libraries
• Contribute to the implementation of the decisions made by Digital Design Tools task groups
• Continuously educate to keep‑up with current software changes and remain on the leading edge of design efficiency
• Perform assigned duties according to the policies and expectations prescribed by the company

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Theater/Technology, Liberal Arts or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 4+ years experience in a similar environment (Design, Engineering, Manufacturing)
• Experience working with a PDM system desired – Autodesk Vault preferably
• Experience drafting parts and assemblies, ideally in a parametric modelling tool
• Experience developing digital assets libraries