Engineering Systems & PLM Implementation Lead

Engineering Systems & PLM Implementation Lead

We are seeking an Engineering Systems & PLM Implementation Lead to define and implement Engineering Change Administration processes.

This role will lead the design, implementation, and rollout of engineering systems and workflows, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, IT, and quality. The position combines technical program leadership, engineering process design, and system implementation expertise.

The ideal candidate understands product development environments, has experience implementing enterprise engineering systems, and can successfully lead cross‑functional transitions across global teams.

• Lead the development and improvements of data creation processes to control drawing, revisions, and engineering data.
• Map and document current engineering processes and identify opportunities for improved workflow and system support.
• Coordinate system configuration, testing, and rollout across engineering teams.
• Coordinate and deliver training to all process stakeholders.
• Own and coordinate integrations across engineering and enterprise systems including PLM, CAD, and ERP platforms (e.g., Agile PLM, Teamcenter, SAP touchpoints).
• Partner with engineering applications, IT, and operations teams to ensure reliable system connectivity and product data flow.

• Define and govern engineering lifecycle processes supporting the full development cycle from new product introduction (NPI) through scale and product transfer to operations.
• Ensure engineering change management, product structure governance, and documentation workflows are consistent and scalable.
• Lead standardization of engineering workflows and systems across regions, business units, and manufacturing sites.
• Develop and execute the implementation roadmap, including system testing, training programs, and platform rollout.

• Serve as the operational bridge between Engineering, IT, Operations, and Quality.
• Translate system capabilities into practical engineering workflows and ensure alignment across product development and manufacturing teams.

• Engineering + Digital Systems Leadership – Ability to operate at the intersection of engineering operations and enterprise platforms.
• Process Architecture & Execution – Strong ability to design and implement scalable engineering workflows while driving practical execution.
• Experience leading enterprise system implementations or digital engineering transformations.
• Experience working across global engineering teams and multiple manufacturing sites.

• Engineering teams trained and effectively using the new platform.
• Scalable engineering system architecture supporting global growth.

• Experience leading enterprise platform implementations or engineering system rollouts.
• Strong program or project management experience.
• Experience working with engineering teams or product development environments.
• Ability to map business processes and translate them into system workflows.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and leadership skills.

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms such as Agile PLM, Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar.
• Familiarity with engineering change management processes.
• Experience supporting R&D or product development organizations.
• Experience integrating engineering systems with ERP or manufacturing systems.

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $150,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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