FTE / Contract - Job Opportunity - PLM Implementation Specialist - Plymouth, MI

Role : PLM Implementation Specialist

Location : Plymouth, MI - Onsite

Job Type : FTE / Contract

Key Purpose of the Job:

The PLM Team, part of Product Development Solutions under Digital Engineering and Innovation (DEI), plays a key role in establishing the CLIENT Vision "A world of reliable rotation", by supporting the CLIENT Business Community in the management of the Technical Product Information in the full value chain. As part of the PLM team, the Development solutions team is accountable for developing and maintaining the overall PLM solutions and integration to key CLIENT Enterprise systems. In addition, this team is also responsible for defining technology roadmaps based on the PLM Strategy and ensure new capabilities and solutions are built accordingly.

The individual will lead PLM Implementations in different Business Areas within CLIENT. This involves managing the Implementation/roll-out(s) with high level of technical competence through the process of capturing requirements, implementing solutions and ensuring the Business teams are using the tool throughout the process. This also involves participation in Global initiatives aimed at implementing new technologies/modules. He/she will carry out all needed support activities within the portfolio to achieve exceptional results through personal effectiveness, partnering with others & building customer loyalty fulfilling their needs in an efficient & effective manner

Qualifications:

Bachelor(s) or Master degree in (Mechanical, Electronics or Computers) Engineering stream

10-12 Years of relevant work experience in PLM (preferably Windchill)

3-5 years of proven experience in actively developing and implementing PLM solutions in the business

Highly motivated & self-initiator to achieve planned results & business objectives

Must have good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization setup;

Being an individual contributor, the position holder is an epitome of "Doing things correctly" & "Right from me";

Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

RESP : Able to support region specific business demand/request (Americas) and solve incidents in PLM and CAD environment

Skills & Knowledge:

Proven experience of defining and implementing Windchill solutions with CAD (preferably Creo)

In-depth knowledge and demonstrated working experience in defining and implementing core PLM Modules (Part/BOM management, CAD management, ECM management, Document Management, Workflow Management, Classification & Options and Variant Mgmt.,)

Working Knowledge of CAD integration with Windchill (Creo/Workgroup manager)

Should be able to analyse the business process and map to the PLM standard defined in CLIENT

Able to spin-off quick turnaround of Proof of concepts (PoC) via agile process showcasing speed and urgency

Quickly understand the characteristics (way of working, design/review processes, methods used) in the product development/engineering teams

Should be able to plan and manage the execution of the end-end Implementation via SAF(e) methodology

Knowledge of engineering processes (ETO, CTO & ATO), Application Engineering process, Sales process is preferred

Exposure to Agile process and methodology is an added advantage

Knowledge of Thingworx/Navigate can be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

Business Support

Support Local (US Business) and Global Business team(s)

Able to support both region specific and global business demand/request (Americas) and solve incidents in PLM and CAD environment

Engage and drive PLM project initiatives/strategy for local/global teams and drive to closure

Initiate & coordinate training/webinar and execute CLIENT specific training utilizing the in-depth knowledge of PDMLink to the user community

PLM Implementation

Able to configure/implement PDMLink solution(s) to suit business needs

Understanding the functionalities of CLIENT key PLM customizations

Ensure the solution is moved through the staging process (start with the Dev server, move to QA and to PROD) supported by thorough test plan to get acceptance of the implemented solution.

Be part of the PLM team to verify/validate applications during release/roll-out(s)

Stakeholder Management

Able to interact with external suppliers and CLIENT stakeholders during PLM implementations.

Facilitate stakeholder engagement and provide regular updates on program progress.

Be recognized and be a champion (SPOC) for Business teams

Change Management

• Support change management initiatives, including training, communication, and support.
• Act as a champion for user experience, ensuring smooth transitions and high satisfaction.

Key Interfaces & Interactions (Typical):

Users: Sales / Engineering / Manufacturing: Frequently

Global PLM team members: Frequently

Line Manager: Frequently

External suppliers: Regularly

External Customers: Adhoc