Engineering Systems Manager

Wonder Group, INC; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Job summary

Wonder Group, INC in Boston, MA is seeking an Engineering Systems Manager to serve as the backbone of our hardware engineering team. You will oversee the core engineering software suite that enables designers to create, document, and release complex automation products with minimal friction.

You will architect and administer SolidWorks, PDM, PLM (Arena) and Jira, build automations and templates, enforce naming and revision control standards, and collaborate with IT on vendor relationships and

Qualifications

• 3+ years administering CAD/PDM/PLM for an engineering team.
• Experience configuring PLM systems such as Arena, Teamcenter, or Propel.
• Proven Jira experience with custom automations and workflows.
• Strong understanding of hardware product development lifecycle.
• Documentation-focused with process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Architect and administer the core engineering software suite (SolidWorks, PDM, PLM, Jira).
• Create and maintain custom workflows, automations, and templates.
• Translate engineering feedback into practical software improvements.
• Troubleshoot vault access, error messages, and software bugs.
• Enforce naming, revision control, and BOM documentation standards.
• Maintain software systems with updates and new features.
• Test new features for compatibility with existing workflows.
• Manage permissions and onboarding/offboarding for hardware engineering users.
• Co-own vendor relationships for software licenses with IT procurement.

Skills

CAD administration

PDM/PLM management

Jira automation

Documentation standards

Vendor coordination

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Arena

Jira

Teamcenter

Propel

Job description

Opportunity

We are looking for an Engineering Systems Manager to serve as the backbone of our hardware engineering team. This role involves managing the core engineering software suite that enables our mechanical engineers to design, document, and release complex automation products. The goal is to eliminate technical friction and ensure our PDM, PLM, and project management tools are optimized for speed, reliability, and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Act as architect and administrator for the core engineering suite, including SolidWorks, PDM, PLM (Arena), and Jira.
• Create and maintain custom workflows, automations, and templates within the engineering suite.
• Take feedback and requests from engineering teams, implementing best‑practice solutions.
• Serve as the first line of defense for troubleshooting error messages, vault access issues, and software bugs for the mechanical engineering team.
• Enforce and improve documentation standards for file naming, revision control, and BOM management within the PLM system.
• Perform regular maintenance of the software systems as new versions and features are released.
• Test new features to ensure they work with existing workflows and automations.
• Manage permissions and onboarding/offboarding for all hardware engineering users across all software platforms.
• Partner with IT procurement to co‑own vendor relationships for software license purchases and renewals, ensuring continuous availability of tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience administering CAD (SolidWorks strongly preferred), PDM, and PLM software for an engineering team.
• Proven experience configuring PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Arena, or Propel.
• Proven experience with Jira, creating custom automations and workflows.
• Familiarity with all lifecycle phases of hardware product development, from prototyping to production.
• Deep familiarity with the mechanical design process, including understanding of parts and assemblies, 3D and 2D CAD, and supporting documentation, and how these relate within PDM and PLM databases.
• Support‑first mindset with a calm, problem‑solving approach under tight project deadlines.
• Strong ability to create how‑to guides and training materials for engineers on system use.
• Ability to translate the ideal workflow described by an engineer into a realistic process within the relevant software product.
• Bonus: familiarity with quality‑management‑system (QMS) implementation.

Location & Compensation

This role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA, and requires a minimum of three days a week in the office, with additional days as needed. The annual salary range is $128,000 – $135,000, tailored to qualifications and experience. The package includes equity and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity and 401(k) participation.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Additional employee benefits and perks (not listed).

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Wonder participates in the federal government's E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let our recruiter know.