PLM Systems Administrator

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At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

The PLM Systems Administrator is responsible for the configuration, administration, support, and continuous improvement of the Aras Innovator platform. This role serves as the primary business-facing expert for Engineering Change Management, Quality Management, Document Control, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes within Aras.

The individual will communicate with varying levels of the business, as well as working closely with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure Aras is configured to support business requirements while maintaining compliance, data integrity, and system performance. The role will configure workflows, forms, life cycles, permissions, and reporting capabilities, while partnering with IT on infrastructure, upgrades, integrations, and advanced technical support.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management and/or related field preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3+ years' experience in one of the related fields may be considered.

• Configure and maintain Aras Innovator to support engineering, quality, and other business functionality.
• Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
• Document Control
• Controlled Forms
• Nonconformance Management
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Supplier Quality processes
• Product and Material Master Data
• Design and modify:
  • Workflows
  • Life cycles
  • Item Types
  • Forms
  • Relationships
  • Business Rules
• Gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations.
• Evaluate enhancement requests and recommend solutions aligned with Aras best practices.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and configuration standards.

• Administer user accounts, roles, permissions, and security groups.
• Manage system configurations across development, test, and production environments.
• Perform system audits and monitor data quality.
• Support release management and configuration migration activities.
• Coordinate application upgrades and testing activities.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity activities.

• Serve as the primary Aras support resource for Engineering and Quality teams.
• Troubleshoot workflow, configuration, and user-access issues.
• Develop and deliver user training materials.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Create job aids and process documentation.

• Partner with IT system administrator on:
  • Integrations
  • Performance optimization
• Work with developers and technical resources on:
  • API integrations
  • ERP integrations (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365)
  • Document management integrations
  • Authentication and SSO solutions
  • Assist with testing new functionality and integration changes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a broad audience.
• Excellent facilitation and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational level
• Strong cultural awareness, to work in diverse teams and groups
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Fast paced office environment within a manufacturing facility.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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