CAD/PLM Subject Matter Expert at Adient in Pune, Maharashtra, IN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain global 2D/3D CAD standards for CATIA users
• Maintain CAD standards documentation aligned with Business Operating System
• Drive design automation initiatives and knowledge-based engineering (KBE) solutions
• Troubleshoot CAD issues using structured engineering processes, document solutions as best practices
• Monitor CAD standards compliance and usage metrics
• Identify opportunities for improvement in CAD data exchange, automation, and macros
• Maintain and publish FAQs and knowledge repositories
• Support training material development for CAD/PLM best practices
• Collaborate with Development, IT, and Product Engineering teams for process alignment
• Define and implement BOM guidelines, coach engineering teams on best practices

Skills & Competencies:

• Technical Expertise:

  • Advanced proficiency in CATIA V5 and V6
  • Strong knowledge of Teamcenter PLM (CAD-BOM integration)

• Programming & Automation:

  • Proficiency in developing CATIA Automations using CATScript, CATVBA, Python
  • Experience in working with KWA workbench (Rules, Checks, Reactions) (EKL Programming)
  • Experience in KBE, Power Copies, and standard part catalogs

• Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with AI tools for productivity (e.g., Copilot)
  • Advanced video creation/editing skills for training content

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize and deliver long-term solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English

• Preferred:

  • Exposure to OEM automotive processes using CATIA

PRIMARY LOCATION

Pune Tech Center