Working Lead and BOM Architect

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully developed. Benefits may include medical coverage, paid holidays, state mandated sick leave, and assignment related compensation. We continuously evaluate our benefits and policies to meet current and future requirements.

Position: Working Lead and BOM Architect

Location: Longmont, CO

The Working Lead and BOM Architect is responsible for leading the technical execution of a SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) and Bill of Materials (BOM) standardization project while performing hands on CAD and engineering data management activities. This position supports configuration separation, engineering documentation updates, and BOM restructuring while preserving existing design intent and maintaining data accuracy.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with SolidWorks, PDM systems, mechanical CAD, and engineering configuration management. This role requires technical leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with engineering stakeholders while completing assigned technical work. Engineering decisions and standards remain subject to client approval.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily technical execution of SolidWorks PDM and BOM standardization activities.

• Establish configuration separation processes according to approved engineering standards.

• Apply approved part numbering, classification, metadata, and documentation requirements.

• Separate configurations into standalone engineering records while preserving existing design content.

• Identify and repair affected part, assembly, and drawing references.

• Coordinate BOM restructuring and updates to parent and child relationships.

• Consolidate legacy engineering information into the PDM environment.

• Perform assigned CAD and PDM updates directly as part of daily project activities.

• Review completed work for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with approved requirements.

• Coordinate peer reviews, manage exceptions, and escalate technical questions requiring engineering decisions.

• Collaborate with engineering subject matter experts to resolve configuration and documentation concerns.

• Coordinate product attribute requirements with data analysts and engineering personnel.

• Maintain project tracking, monitor progress, and prepare regular status reports.

• Prepare a final project summary documenting completed activities and outstanding items.

• Support engineering data alignment between PDM systems and manufacturing ERP requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned within the established project scope.

Competencies

• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of SolidWorks, PDM systems, configuration management, and BOM structures.

• Leadership: Coordinates technical activities and supports consistent project execution.

• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy and traceability across engineering records and documentation.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves complex configuration, assembly reference, and engineering data issues.

• Communication: Communicates effectively with engineering stakeholders and technical personnel.

• Dependability: Demonstrates accountability for assigned work and project deliverables.

• Teamwork: Collaborates with engineering teams, data analysts, and project stakeholders.

• Planning and Organization: Manages technical priorities, documentation, work tracking, and reporting requirements.

Summary of Education, Experience and Certification

• Approximately seven or more years of experience in mechanical CAD, engineering data management, or configuration management preferred. Equivalent demonstrated experience will be considered.

• Substantial hands on experience with SolidWorks and PDM systems required.

• Demonstrated experience with configuration separation, engineering reference repair, and complex assembly and BOM restructuring required.

• Experience with controlled engineering drawings, revisions, part numbering, metadata, and release processes required.

• Experience coordinating technical teams and resolving engineering data issues with stakeholders required.

• Experience aligning manufacturing ERP and PDM information required.

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred.

• Experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace, defense, optics, or electromechanical products preferred.

• Engineering degree or relevant technical training preferred. Demonstrated technical capability will be prioritized.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks and engineering Product Data Management systems.

• Strong understanding of engineering configuration management and BOM structures.

• Ability to separate configurations while preserving design intent and assembly relationships.

• Ability to identify and repair part, assembly, and drawing references.

• Knowledge of engineering documentation, revision control, metadata, and part numbering practices.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, assembly structures, and technical documentation.

• Understanding of manufacturing ERP and PDM data relationships.

• Ability to coordinate technical reviews and escalate engineering decisions appropriately.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical problem solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities while maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering data accuracy.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work involves extensive computer based engineering activities using SolidWorks, PDM systems, and related technical documentation. The position requires reviewing detailed engineering records, performing CAD updates, coordinating with technical stakeholders, and maintaining accurate project documentation. Extended periods of computer use may be required. Onsite or remote work arrangements will be determined according to project requirements.

GAL AeroStaff Contract Employee Benefits

Eligible GAL AeroStaff contract employees may receive:

• Medical benefits after 90 days of employment

• Three paid holidays per year after 90 days of employment: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

• State mandated sick leave, where applicable

• Travel pay, when applicable to the assignment

• Per diem split, when applicable to the assignment

• Access to a 401(k) plan

Any employer 401(k) contribution or match is discretionary and is not guaranteed. GAL AeroStaff does not provide company wide vacation or sick leave beyond applicable state mandated requirements.