Senior Engineering Systems Specialist (Remote)

Elevate Aircraft Seating enhances the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. The company is seeking a Senior Engineering Systems Specialist to administer, govern, optimize, and continuously improve CATIA and related engineering design systems, while supporting CAD standards, automation, user training, data quality, and cross-functional engineering workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize CATIA and related engineering design tools and processes across the engineering organization
• Establish and govern CAD standards, templates, naming conventions, and configuration practices to ensure consistency and data integrity
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs and governance processes for engineering systems usage
• Conduct audits and compliance reviews of CAD data and engineering practices to ensure adherence to established standards
• Identify and implement improvements to CAD workflows, design processes, and system integrations to enhance engineering efficiency
• Develop and maintain automation tools, macros, and templates to standardize repetitive design tasks and improve productivity
• Partner with Engineering and IT to implement system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations supporting product development workflows
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to engineering systems architecture, tools, and methodologies
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for CATIA users, resolving system, workflow, and data-related issues
• Develop and deliver training materials, user guides, and structured onboarding for new and existing engineers
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex CAD-related issues and user challenges
• Support global engineering teams by ensuring consistent system performance and user experience across locations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering system performance, usability, and adoption
• Ensure CAD data quality, accuracy, and consistency to support downstream engineering, manufacturing, and certification processes
• Monitor system usage, performance metrics, and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
• Promote standardization and reuse of engineering data, templates, and best practices across programs
• Partner with Chief Engineers and Design Engineering leadership to align CAD tools, standards, and workflows with design methodologies and product development needs
• Collaborate with IT, PLM, and digital engineering teams to ensure system reliability, security, and scalability
• Support integration of CAD systems with downstream processes, including manufacturing, configuration management, and documentation workflows

Requirements:

• To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
• applicants must be legally authorized to work and reside in one of the following states: CA, TX, WA, MI, SC, or IL
• Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Engineering, CAD Design, Drafting, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering, supporting, or optimizing CATIA or similar CAD systems within a complex engineering or product development environment
• Demonstrated expertise in CAD system configuration, standards development, workflow optimization, and user support within regulated industries
• Experience developing or supporting CATIA automation tools, macros, templates, or engineering process improvements required
• Experience supporting CATIA users within aerospace, aircraft interiors, automotive, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments required
• Equivalent combination of technical training, certifications, and directly related CATIA experience will be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to CATIA functionality, user support, and engineering systems
• Ability to analyze engineering workflows and identify opportunities for increased efficiency, standardization, and process improvement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train, coach, and support engineers across varying technical experience levels
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support global engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
• Extended or irregular hours may be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Working knowledge of product development lifecycles within aerospace, aircraft interiors, automotive, or related industries preferred
• Exposure to Model-Based Definition (MBD) practices in accordance with ASME Y14.41 or equivalent ISO standards, including application of 3D product definition and annotation strategies within CAD environments
• CATIA certification or advanced CATIA training preferred