PLM Engineer

Job Title:

PLM Engineer

Job Description

This hands-on PLM Engineer role leads the implementation and rollout of Arena PLM as the system of record for product lifecycle management, engineering changes, and product data across autonomous vehicle hardware programs. You will own PLM system implementation and configuration, drive data migration from legacy PLM/PDM systems, and design robust BOM and change management workflows. The role also focuses on integrating PLM with ERP and engineering toolsets, ensuring traceability, configuration control, and successful adoption across engineering, IT, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

+ Lead the end-to-end implementation of Arena PLM as the primary system of record for product lifecycle, engineering changes, and product data.

+ Configure PLM data models, including parts, bills of materials (BOMs), lifecycle states, and related structures to support hardware engineering programs.

+ Design, build, and optimize engineering change request (ECR) and engineering change order (ECO) workflows to support efficient change management.

+ Plan and execute data migration from legacy PLM/PDM systems such as Windchill and CAD vaults into Arena PLM, ensuring data integrity and completeness.

+ Perform data cleanup and standardization activities, including part numbering schemes, revision structures, and metadata normalization.

+ Map legacy PLM/PDM data models and processes into Arena PLM to enable a smooth transition and minimize disruption to engineering teams.

+ Drive cross-functional integration by partnering closely with Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to align PLM processes and requirements.

+ Support and coordinate PLM to ERP alignment and integrations with systems such as Net Suite, SAP, and other enterprise applications.

+ Own PLM system governance, including naming conventions, access controls, lifecycle schemas, and overall configuration standards.

+ Ensure end-to-end traceability and configuration control across product data, engineering changes, and released configurations.

+ Develop and deliver end-user training, documentation, and best-practice guides to enable successful adoption of Arena PLM.

+ Provide ongoing support to engineering and cross-functional teams by troubleshooting PLM workflows, resolving issues, and improving user experience.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for workflow optimization, automation, and continuous improvement within the PLM environment.

+ Support integrations with CAD systems and engineering toolsets to streamline design data management and change processes.

+ Contribute to long-term PLM roadmap and transformation initiatives, ensuring scalability and alignment with hardware program needs.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 5+ years of experience in PLM Engineering, PLM Administration, or Engineering Systems roles.

+ Hands-on experience with at least one PLM platform, such as Arena PLM, Windchill, Teamcenter, or ENOVIA.

+ Strong knowledge of BOM management and the ability to structure and maintain complex bills of materials for hardware products.

+ Deep understanding of engineering change processes, including ECR and ECO workflows and approvals.

+ Solid grasp of product lifecycle data structures, including parts, revisions, lifecycle states, and related metadata.

+ Proven experience leading PLM implementations or major system migrations in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, IT, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders.

+ Practical experience configuring PLM systems, including data models, workflows, access controls, and governance frameworks.

+ Proficiency with PLM concepts and tools related to CAD data management and integration with engineering toolsets.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with Arena PLM specifically, including configuration, customization, and rollout.

+ Experience working with CAD systems such as Solid Works, Creo, or CATIA in conjunction with PLM.

+ Experience integrating PLM with ERP systems such as Net Suite, SAP, or similar enterprise platforms.

+ Exposure to industries such as…