Configuration Management CAD Specialist

Leidos; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Configuration Management CAD Specialist in Vista, CA to administer Windchill PLM and manage CAD data for engineering teams. You will ensure data integrity, support revisions, and enable smooth workflows across design, manufacturing, and quality groups.

The role requires 3–7 years in CAD/PLM environments, strong communication, and the ability to drive standardization of CAD and PLM practices. Occasional travel and office-based work are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• 3–7 years supporting CAD systems and PTC Windchill in engineering environments.
• Experience with PLM administration, document control, and configuration management.
• Solid knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks preferred; Creo/AutoCAD also used).
• Understanding of PLM principles and engineering change processes.
• Experience with BOM management and product structure maintenance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Windchill PLM including docs, workflows, lifecycles, and access controls.
• Manage CAD data with proper revision control and release processes.
• Support Windchill-CAD integration with Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and similar tools.
• Develop and maintain CAD/PLM standards, templates, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot Windchill issues and provide user training and support.
• Coordinate change requests, notices, and release workflows.
• Maintain BOMs and product structures; manage related docs.
• Perform data migration and cleanup for legacy and new products.
• Collaborate with CM, Eng., Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
• Support software upgrades and rollout of Windchill and CAD features.
• Generate reports and dashboards on engineering data and PLM performance.
• Maintain system docs, user guides, and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with quality, cybersecurity, and industry regulations.

Skills

Windchill administration

PLM administration

BOM management

CAD data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data integrity & revision control

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/IS/CS

Tools

PTC Windchill

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

The Configuration Management CAD Specialist administers, supports, and optimizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and the PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This role ensures engineering data integrity, manages CAD data and product structures, supports configuration management processes, and partners with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT teams to keep product development workflows running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support PTC Windchill PLM, including document management, part structures, workflows, lifecycles, and access controls.


• Manage CAD data for engineering teams, ensuring proper revision control, release processes, and data integrity.


• Support integration between Windchill and CAD applications such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other supported engineering tools.


• Develop, maintain, and improve CAD and PLM standards, procedures, templates, and best practices.


• Troubleshoot CAD and Windchill issues, providing timely technical support and user training.


• Coordinate change requests (CRs), change notices (CNs), and release workflows.


• Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), product structures, and related engineering documentation.


• Perform data migration, validation, and cleanup for legacy and new product information.


• Collaborate with Configuration Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.


• Support software upgrades, testing, and rollout of new Windchill and CAD capabilities.


• Generate reports, dashboards, and metrics on engineering data and PLM performance.


• Maintain system documentation, user guides, and training materials.


• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable industry regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.


• 3-7 years of experience supporting CAD systems and PTC Windchill in an engineering environment.


• Experience with PLM administration, engineering document control, and configuration management.


• Working knowledge of CAD software, particularly SolidWorks but could also include Creo, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.


• Solid understanding of product lifecycle management principles and engineering change processes.


• Experience with BOM management and product structure maintenance.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PTC Windchill administration and workflow configuration.


• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.


• Occasional travel (up to 10%).


• Availability to support engineering teams during product releases and system maintenance windows.

Success Factors:

• The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in SolidWorks and PTC Windchill, maintain exceptional attention to detail, promote data quality and process compliance, and partner effectively with engineering and business stakeholders to improve product development efficiency.

Original Posting:

August 19, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.