Configuration Management CAD Specialist

Via Logic LLC; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Via Logic LLC is seeking a Configuration Management CAD Specialist to administer and optimize CAD tools and the PTC Windchill PLM system, ensuring engineering data integrity and smooth product development workflows across design, manufacturing, quality, and IT teams.

You will manage CAD data and part structures, support configuration management processes, develop standards and templates, troubleshoot issues, coordinate change requests and releases, maintain BOMs, and generate reports to monitor

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent technical experience in engineering, information systems, CS, or related field.
• 3–7 years of CAD and Windchill support in an engineering environment.
• PLM administration, engineering document control, and configuration management experience.
• SolidWorks focus with Creo/AutoCAD familiarity a plus.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support PTC Windchill PLM including document management and workflows.
• Manage CAD data with revision control and release processes.
• Support Windchill-CAD integrations (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Develop and enforce CAD/PLM standards, templates, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot Windchill issues and provide user training.
• Coordinate change requests and release workflows.
• Maintain BOMs and product structures; data migration and cleanup.
• Collaborate with CM, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality.
• Support software upgrades and rollout of Windchill/CAD features.
• Generate reports and dashboards on engineering data and PLM performance.
• Maintain system documentation and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

CAD systems support

PTC Windchill administration

BOM management

Engineering change processes

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Independent with cross-functional work

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

PTC Windchill

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

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.