Product Data Management Administrator (Autodesk Vault)

About the position

Benshaw is seeking a Product Data Management Administrator to join our Engineering team. This role is essential in leading the successful implementation of Autodesk Vault and ensuring its long-term stability and integration across our engineering systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD data management, with hands-on experience in Autodesk Vault, Inventor, and AutoCAD Electrical. This individual will also support CAD standards, maintain part libraries, and enable engineering efficiency through structured data and system governance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the deployment, configuration, and administration of Autodesk Vault Professional, including integration with Inventor and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Design, manage, and maintain CAD part libraries (symbols, footprints, circuit catalogs) within Vault.
• Oversee Vault user access, permissions, lifecycle states, revision control, and overall system health.
• Maintain and enforce engineering CAD standards; conduct print reviews and support regular software upgrades.
• Develop training materials and user guides; provide onboarding and ongoing training for engineering team members.
• Work closely with Engineering, IT, Quality, and Production teams to align digital workflows and system usage.
• Troubleshoot system issues, monitor performance, and propose improvements to ensure reliability and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CAD Technology, Information Systems, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience working with Autodesk Vault, Inventor, and AutoCAD Electrical in an engineering environment.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing Autodesk Vault Professional.
• Strong understanding of CAD data structures, BOM mapping, revision control, and part lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with SQL databases, Vault APIs, and scripting tools for automation and system customization.
• AutoCAD Electrical proficiency: symbol/footprint creation, standards enforcement.
• Inventor proficiency: BOM and electromechanical data flow integration.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train, document, and support cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Autodesk Certifications in Vault, Inventor, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with ERP integration and manufacturing systems is a plus.