Mechanical Design & CAD/PDM Specialist

Job Overview

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design & CAD/PDM Specialist to support a global transformation initiative. This program is focused on standardizing CAD and PDM tools, aligning engineering processes, and establishing a unified way of working across multiple business streams.

This is a specialized consulting role with emphasis on systems, processes, and product data management rather than traditional mechanical design execution. The selected candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), contributing to the successful implementation and adoption of PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, and PTC Windchill.

Key Responsibilities

CAD, PDM & Engineering Expertise

• Serve as a primary expert and advisor for CAD and PDM tools, specifically Creo, Inventor, and Windchill.
• Provide expert guidance to product structure initiatives, including modular design strategies, metadata frameworks, and template standardization.
• Support the alignment and integration of CAD, PDM, and PLM processes across diverse business units.
• Collaborate with IT and solution teams to ensure Windchill configurations are tailored to business requirements rather than standard deployments.

Process Development & Ways of Working

• Contribute to defining and refining engineering workflows, lifecycle models, and user scenarios.
• Recommend and implement best practices for design processes and product data governance.
• Act as a bridge between engineering teams and system implementation stakeholders to ensure seamless process adoption.

Training & Change Enablement

• Assist in developing structured training materials related to CAD and PDM systems.
• Actively support rollout phases by guiding users and promoting tool adoption.
• Encourage a positive transformation mindset and facilitate smooth change management across teams.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Advanced hands-on experience with PTC Creo
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor
• Proven expertise in PTC Windchill (user, super user, or specialist level)
• Solid understanding of product structures, design methodologies, and configuration/data management
• Experience with CAD/PDM templates, workflow definitions, and configuration management

Professional Skills

• Ability to operate independently within structured transformation programs
• Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional and global environments
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Analytical, solution-oriented mindset with adaptability to change initiatives
• Strong interest in digital engineering systems and process optimization

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Prior experience in CAD/PDM or PLM transformation programs
• Background as a super user, specialist, or tool expert
• Exposure to large-scale or global engineering organizations

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Experience Required

• Extensive experience in mechanical design and CAD/PDM environments at a senior level

Job Mode: Hybrid (40% Remote – up to 2 days/week post-onboarding)

Language Requirements

• Swedish (Proficient)
• English (Proficient)