Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.

About the role:

Skydio is seeking a change management expert to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient support of our PLM system, change management processes, and quality system. In this role, your contributions will drive data accuracy, quality, speed to market, and productivity for the broader operations team.

How you'll make an impact:

• Ensure proper execution of change management processes from new product development through sustaining and end of life
  
  • Refine the Change Request intake process that collects information necessary to document and communicate the change and follow up actions
  • Collaborate on review coverage and approval requirements at different lifecycle stages with a focus on being robust but lightweight
  • Improve processes in a way that addresses key stakeholder considerations like component traceability, material and work order transition planning, scenario analysis, and change request status reporting
• Execute the management of the PLM system
  
  • Draft clear, concise documentation for each change within PLM system
  • Review existing data for accuracy and completeness
  • Coordinate implementation activities with downstream business partners
• Provide insight on PLM best practices and drive continuous improvement in our business systems

What makes you a strong fit:

• Experience working in Arena, Agile, or other PLM software packages
• Attention to detail and comfort with repetitive tasks required for maintaining PLM data
• Knowledge of how PLM structure and attributes impact downstream business systems and processes
• Experience with defining and managing an Engineering Change Request and Engineering Change Order process. Includes strong understanding of product development lifecycles (concept, ramp-up, production, sustainment, end of life)
• Functional understanding of roles & responsibilities of manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering roles throughout the product life cycle
• Experience integrating PLM data with downstream systems and analytics platforms. Includes familiarity with back-end configuration (data models, lifecycles, workflows, roles/permissions) and experience troubleshooting data integrity, system issues, and user-reported problems. Ability to write your own scripts, SQL queries, and API calls for automation and reporting is a bonus
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Compensation:

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $110k - $156k*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company's policies and eligibility criteria.

*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.

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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

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