STS Technical Services is hiring a Design Automation Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to lead CAD, PDM and design automation strategy supporting configure-to-order and engineered-to-order manufacturing operations.

This role is designed for an experienced technical leader with advanced knowledge of DriveWorks, SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM who can develop a CAD and automation team, improve system performance and drive configuration-based automation across engineering, manufacturing, sales and IT.

Position Overview

The Design Automation Manager leads and develops a team of CAD engineers and administrators while owning the strategic direction, performance and continuous improvement of the CAD ecosystem.

This position oversees SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM and DriveWorks automation supporting commercial and industrial generator enclosures, subbases, exhaust systems and related sheet metal and weldment assemblies. The role requires a systems-driven leader who can combine technical expertise with the ability to advance DriveWorks implementation, innovation and adoption.

Responsibilities Lead, mentor and develop a team of 4+ CAD engineers and administrators, establishing priorities, workflows and performance expectations

Define and drive the long-term roadmap for CAD systems, design automation and PDM infrastructure

Establish DriveWorks as the primary platform for design automation and configurator-led quoting

Allocate team resources across day-to-day support requirements and strategic initiatives

Promote continuous improvement, accountability and proactive problem-solving across the team

Own the administration and strategic direction of SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, DriveWorks Solo and DriveWorks Pro

Oversee the configuration, maintenance and continuous improvement of DriveWorks automation projects, rules, forms and workflows

Support the selection, deployment and administration of DriveWorks Administrator, Autopilot, Live and Pro Server modules as business needs require

Maintain and enforce CAD standards, templates, file management practices and data integrity

Develop and maintain a DriveWorks coverage roadmap across product families including enclosures, subbases, exhaust assemblies, sheet metal and weldment configurations

Prioritize automation opportunities based on revenue exposure and engineering hours saved

Drive guided selling and configurator-led quoting through DriveWorks Live

Monitor the impact of automation on quote accuracy, quote turnaround and engineering rework

Establish version control, testing and deployment processes for CAD and automation system updates

Maintain defined sandbox-to-production deployment standards for DriveWorks projects

Oversee ERP integrations and data flow between CAD, PDM and other business systems

Support DriveWorks-to-Epicor BOM, item master and revision propagation

Maintain DriveWorks platform currency through version upgrades, license management and alignment with SolidWorks releases

Coordinate with DriveWorks resellers and vendor partners regarding training, certification, escalation and product roadmap needs

Govern CAD and PDM operations across multiple facilities, including DriveWorks license management and cross-site automation standards

Partner with engineering, manufacturing, sales and IT leadership to identify and prioritize automation opportunities

Translate business and engineering requirements into scalable system solutions

Champion CTO and ETO process improvements through automation and configuration-driven design

Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor relationships, system upgrades and major integration projects

Lead root-cause troubleshooting for complex CAD automation, data management and system performance issues

Establish and maintain documentation standards for processes, workflows and system configurations

Support Engineering Change Requests related to automation and CAD standards

Manage DriveWorks rule changes that impact engineering release and manufacturing handoff

Evaluate tools, processes and team capacity to improve efficiency, reliability and user experience

Provide escalation-level technical support and oversee end-user training Qualifications Proven experience managing or leading a team of CAD or automation engineers

Advanced hands-on experience with DriveWorks Pro

Direct project ownership experience within DriveWorks Administrator

Experience with DriveWorks Autopilot, Live and Pro Server modules

Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks and CAD data structures

Experience administering PDM systems

Understanding of ERP system integration and data workflows

Strong background in configuration-driven design, automation and rule-based systems

Experience automating engineered-to-order or configure-to-order product families

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes

Demonstrated ability to independently drive initiatives and lead cross-functional projects

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and leadership skills across technical and non-technical teams Preferred Qualifications Experience leading 4+ direct or indirect reports

SolidWorks PDM experience

Epicor experience

Sheet metal and weldment manufacturing knowledge

Experience with SQL, APIs or scripting

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CAD Technology or a related field

DriveWorks Certified Implementer or Certified DriveWorks Pro Administrator

Multi-site CAD and PDM experience involving replicated vault architecture Key Traits for Success Strategic systems thinker who can connect engineering, manufacturing and business processes

Strong leader capable of developing talent and driving team performance

Proactive approach to identifying and executing automation initiatives

Experience driving DriveWorks-led configurator rollouts

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy and standardization

Comfortable owning outcomes and driving change across departments About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

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If you have advanced DriveWorks, SolidWorks and PDM experience and are ready to lead design automation strategy within a complex manufacturing environment, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Design Automation Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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