Lead Component Engineer

The Lead Component Engineer is responsible for the selection, qualification, documentation, and lifecycle management of electronic and electromechanical components used in our products. This role ensures components meet quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements in alignment with recognized international component management standards. The role serves as a key technical resource for component engineering, providing guidance to design, sourcing, and program teams on component selection, obsolescence, product change impacts, and database integrity.

The Lead Component Engineer will also own the administration and continuous improvement of the component database in Windchill, while leveraging AI-enabled tools and digital methods to improve data quality, productivity, and technical support. The location for this position is Grand Rapids, MI on at least a hybrid basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office) :
An extensive corporate relocation package is also available for eligible candidates.

• Partner with design engineers to identify and approve the most appropriate electronic and electromechanical components for new and existing products.
• Manage and maintain component data within the Windchill CSM database, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide lifecycle support for electronic and electromechanical components from introduction through obsolescence.
• Evaluate the impact of product change notices (PCNs), errata, and manufacturer updates on existing designs and programs.
• Lead mitigation planning for component obsolescence, shortages, and allocation risks.
• Support sourcing teams with component availability issues, obsolescence risks, and manufacturer quality documentation/certifications.
• Monitor component technology trends and market developments to keep commodity roadmaps current.
• Create, update, and govern component records, attributes, and related engineering documentation.
• Perform bill of materials (BOM) analysis for both new designs and legacy products.
• Generate and maintain documentation required to support program, product, and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical support and user guidance for Windchill, including component data management and engineering change processes.
• Apply AI and digital tools to improve database administration, data quality, and component engineering workflows.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and data governance across component management activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related technical field) from an accredited university or college with a min of 4 years experience in professional engineering space.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in component engineering, electronic components, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience working with electronic and electromechanical component selection, qualification, and lifecycle support.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

• Experience using PLM tools, preferably Windchill Parts Link, Windchill CSM, and/or PDMLink.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, manufacturing methods, performance characteristics, and technology trends.
• Experience with component datasheets, military or industry specifications, and compliance/regulatory requirements such as RoHS and REACH.
• Experience assessing and managing component obsolescence, allocation, and lifecycle risks.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes and component database governance.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools, automation, or digital solutions to support engineering data management.
• Good understanding of the electronic components market,…