GTI Fabrication · 4 hours ago
CAD Administrator
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGTI Energy, a division of GTI Fabrication, is a leader in industrial modular fabrication. They are seeking a skilled CAD Administrator to lead the implementation, management, and optimization of GTI’s CAD and design data systems, ensuring efficient operation across engineering teams.
IndustrialLogisticsManufacturingTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain GTI’s CAD environment, including SolidWorks 3DExperience, SolidWorks PDM, AutoCAD, and Revit
Lead the migration from 3DExperience to SolidWorks PDM, overseeing configuration, data migration, and user adoption
Manage user access, workflows, and permissions within CAD/PDM platforms to ensure compliance and data integrity
Maintain system templates, drawing standards, and libraries for consistency across disciplines
Support integration between CAD systems and GTI’s Dozuki work instruction software to ensure seamless flow of engineering data to the production floor
Develop and deliver user training on CAD best practices, standards, and PDM workflows
Provide first-line support for CAD-related issues, troubleshooting modeling, file management, and workflow challenges
Coach engineers and designers on efficient modeling techniques, revision control, and system utilization
Establish and enforce company-wide CAD standards for file naming, revision management, and design documentation
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering teams to align processes across product lines
Partner with manufacturing engineering to ensure design outputs are production-ready and optimized for fabrication
Act as GTI’s subject matter expert for CAD/PDM system selection, configuration, and continuous improvement
Participate in defining GTI’s long-term CAD and design systems roadmap
Evaluate and recommend tools to improve collaboration, version control, and design throughput
Work closely with the IT, Engineering, and Operations teams to align CAD system capabilities with business needs
Coordinate with suppliers and external engineering partners to ensure compatibility and compliance with GTI data standards
Support new product introduction (NPI) and design change processes through proper CAD/PDM integration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Design Engineering—or equivalent experience
5–8 years of experience administering SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Revit environments in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Demonstrated expertise in SolidWorks PDM (Professional or Manage) setup, workflow design, and user management
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and structural design principles and how they integrate in complex assemblies
Experience developing and maintaining CAD standards, templates, and libraries
Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proven ability to train and mentor design teams across disciplines
Preferred
Experience leading CAD system migrations (e.g., from 3DEXPERIENCE to PDM)
Familiarity with industrial fabrication, modular steel construction, or energy storage systems
Exposure to PLM systems or 3DEXPERIENCE, even if not directly responsible for implementation
Experience integrating CAD data into work instruction platforms (Dozuki or similar)
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) practices
Benefits
Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Company
GTI Fabrication
GTI Fabrication designs and manufactures custom modular structures and container-based buildings.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rich Stapleton
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