CAD and PDM Systems Support Engineer

Job title:

CAD and PDM Systems Support Engineer

Company

Smiths Group

Job description

Company DescriptionEvery minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.Job DescriptionReporting directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager here at Hemel Hempstead, you will contribute to the on-going development, deployment, and support of Data and Configuration Management Systems in-line with the companies’ development vision. To work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Service to handle Configuration Management throughout the full product life cycle.Note: Applicants must be eligible to obtain SC level of clearanceYou will assist the Senior CAD and PDM Administrator to develop, deploy and maintain the Configuration Management System (CMS) and to support the maintenance of the Product Data Management System (PDM). This will require the candidate to be able to support and assist the Senior CAD and PDM Administrator in:

• Providing admin support for the CAD and PDM systems, including user creation and access controls.
• Providing problem solving and guidance to CAD and PDM users.
• Incident and Request Management.
• Providing low level technical support (troubleshooting) on specific software (SolidWorks CAD, Manage, PDM etc).
• Support in the Maintenance of CAD, PDM and all other related pieces of software, ensuring that systems are available and suitably configured at all times.
• Assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of working Policies / Standards and Workflows.
• Support in System Upgrades, Downtime and Maintenance.
• Generation of Work Instructions / Training Material using available data.
• To keep abreast of relevant technological developments and assist in the introduction, benchmarking and validation of new software and hardware systems as required.
• Championing changes when they benefit the organisation.
• Supporting Licence Renewal, Purchasing, Hosting and Utilisation Monitoring activities.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree / HNC (or equivalent). Accredited by a relevant professional body would be advantageous.
• Actively pursuing individual professional development.
• Competent user of 3D CAD design tool, and associated product data management (SolidWorks would be advantageous).
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft SQL would be advantageous.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in similar role.
• Experience training others in CAD skills and draughting to BS:8888 is preferred.
• Competent user of product data management tools (SolidWorks Manage would be advantageous).
• Awareness of business tools such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) advantageous.
• Excellent team worker, with the ability to work with minimal supervision where required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with confidence in dealing with a wide range of people, including suppliers, designers, and senior management.
• Excellent IT Skills, with knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Adaptability to learn new IT skills essential.
• Knowledge of Military Standards would be beneficial but not essential.
• Aware of the gated engineering design process, including, concept design, DFM, prototyping, test and evaluation, verification, and production.
• Self-motivated, driven, and eager to learn.

Additional InformationWe offer…Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ( )

Expected salary

Location

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:06:40 GMT

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