Senior CAD Administrator Irvine
Job description
Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com. Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/ The Position: Responsible for administration of Mechanical CAD (MCAD) software such as Pro Engineer (Pro-E), Ansys, Icepak and PDM software. Responsible for implementation and improvement of the software for product development and sustaining projects. Provides training on tools to engineers and other CAD users. General CAD Administration Responsible for administration of Pro-Engineer, Windchill, Icepak, and Ansys for configurations, environments, and licenses. Investigate, develop, and implement methods to integrate the strengths of MCAD software and PDM software into engineering, design, certification, and planning processes. Interact with the IT team to design and support MCAD environments and data management. Interact with the PCB department to improve Electronic CAD (ECAD) and MCAD translation. Automate processes whether standardized through workflows, templates, and other means. Ability to train and mentor CAD users. Must be able to document and communicate training materials and work instructions. Provide employee training for new versions of software. Responsible for coordinating computer acquisitions and installation of software. Responsible for validating all improvements and software upgrades (Pro-E, Windchill, or PDMlink). Maintain and update the department weblinks . Responsible for setting up requirements and coordinating with procurement on 3rd party CAD data base (STEP file, Pro-E and drawing files) through Statement of Work. Responsible for coordinating and complying with OEM's CAD data requirements. Pro-E Administration Provide training and guidance to design engineers as well as implement automation methods and techniques. Publish Tips, Techniques, and Best Practices for use of ProE and Windchill. Develop and maintain CAD Libraries: PEM hardware, Labels, Screws, Forms/Burrings, etc. Develop and maintain Material Definitions (standard material properties). Develop and maintain and . Develop and maintain system configuration files (config.pro, config.win, default layers). Develop and maintain system to retrofit old and existing models to latest layer and datum standards. Develop and maintain standard tables, drawing formats, and dtl files. Develop and maintain standard notes for sheet metal, plastic, machined parts, outline drawings and Work Instruction for outline drawing. The salary range of $108,000 – $181,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. What We're Looking For: BS or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related field. Masters degree a plus. Minimum 5 years of Pro-Engineer experience and CAD administration, with at least 8 years’ overall engineering experience. Experience in migrating from Intralink to Windchill and from Pro/E to Creo 2. Knowledge of TeamCenter/NX/Expedition. Dimensioning and tolerance per ASME Y14.5M-1994. Global Drawing Requirement Manual (DRM). Product Lifecycle Development Processes and configuration control (revisions, release level, approvals). Airbus Digital Mock Up (DMU) requirement preferred. A350 3D CAD Modeling/Exchange process and tools (CatiaV5, QChecker, PDMLinkCC) preferred. Bombardier Digital Mock Up (DMU) requirement preferred. Experience in the creation and management of CAD standard libraries. Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel. Our Principles: Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude What We Offer: At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program. Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked. Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP. 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1. Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program. Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program. All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law. Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate. #LI-VE1 #LI-TA1 #LI-Hybrid
