Windchill CAD & PLM Configuration Specialist

Leidos LLC; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Configuration Management CAD Specialist to administer and optimize Windchill PLM and CAD data, ensuring data integrity and streamlined product development workflows. You'll support Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and related tools while maintaining standards and guiding cross-functional teams through change processes.

The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and independence to work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• 4+ years of experience supporting CAD systems and PTC Windchill in an engineering environment.
• Experience with PTC Windchill 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.

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.

Skills

CAD data management

Windchill administration

BOM management

Change control

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

PTC Windchill

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Configuration Management CAD Specialist to administer and optimize Windchill PLM and CAD data, ensuring data integrity and streamlined product development workflows. You'll support Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and related tools while maintaining standards and guiding cross-functional teams through change processes.

The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and independence to work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet