PDM and ERP Administrator

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a PDM and ERP Administrator at Pump and Abrasion Technologies. The primary function of this position is to administer and support the Engineering department's SOLIDWORKS PDM, SOLIDWORKS, SYSPRO, and other internal engineering systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining engineering master data, Bills of Materials (BOMs), workflows, document controls, and system integrations. The role also involves developing automation and process improvements, troubleshooting system, data, and CAD-related issues, and providing user support and training across departments. Additionally, the position includes limited mechanical draughting and drawing support, expected to account for 10-20% of the work. **What you will do** * Administer and support the SOLIDWORKS PDM environment, including users, permissions, workflows, transitions, revisions, document control, and troubleshooting. * Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal Engineering systems and applications, such as the PAB Tool, EPC system, Hold and Pricing workflows, and the Engineering Job system. * Develop and maintain integrations and automation between Engineering systems, PDM, EPC processing, BOMs, reports, and related engineering data to improve efficiency. * Create, maintain, and troubleshoot engineering master data in SYSPRO, including stock codes, Bills of Materials (BOMs), operations, and routes. * Create, review, and correct BOMs, product configurations, component structures, and operation sequences. * Support the creation and processing of Engineering Process Changes (EPCs), including workflow changes, troubleshooting, and system improvements. * Provide day-to-day technical support for SOLIDWORKS and coordinate or provide user training. * Support users with drawing and model retrieval, revisions, missing documentation, engineering file issues, and other CAD-related problems. * Produce and revise mechanical drawings and models using SOLIDWORKS as required, including Manufacturing Drawings, QC Drawings, General Assembly Drawings, Sectional Assemblies, and Exploded Views (10–20% of the position). * Maintain accurate engineering documentation, revisions, filing structures, part numbering, and associated PDM/PLM controls. * Ensure drawings, BOMs, engineering data, and system processes comply with company procedures, draughting standards, manufacturing requirements, and engineering best practices. * Provide daily support to Engineering and other departments for PDM, SOLIDWORKS, drawings, BOMs, EPCs, SYSPRO, and engineering-system-related queries. * Investigate and resolve urgent system, data, workflow, drawing, and configuration issues affecting Engineering, Manufacturing, Projects, or other departments. * Identify opportunities for system development, automation, workflow improvement, data-quality improvement, and reduction of repetitive administrative tasks. * Liaise with engineers, draughtsmen, Projects, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and other departments to ensure effective support for business requirements. * Assist with training and supporting Engineering users in SOLIDWORKS, PDM, and relevant internal Engineering systems and processes. * Perform planned system development, administration, maintenance, and improvement activities while also responding to unplanned day-to-day Engineering support requirements. * Be willing to work additional hours where required to resolve critical Engineering system or production-support issues. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proficiency in SolidWorks is compulsory; candidates without this skill will not be considered. * Knowledge of C# will be advantageous. * High degree of self-awareness and ability to work effectively in a team. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a skilled PDM and ERP Administrator who possesses mandatory proficiency in SolidWorks. The ideal candidate will be able to administer and support engineering systems, develop improvements, troubleshoot issues, and provide user support. Candidates with knowledge of C# will have an advantage. Applicants should demonstrate a high degree of self-awareness, the ability to work effectively in a team, and a willingness to work additional hours when critical Engineering system or production-support issues arise. The role requires balancing planned system development and maintenance with daily unplanned support requirements. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/pdm-and-erp-administrator-pump-abrasion-technologies Source: myjobmag

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