Lead, Configuration & Release Engineer

Job Summary & Responsibilities

PLM Ownership & Administration

• System Governance: Act as the primary administrator for PDM and PLM (Windchill), serving as the system of record for the product lifecycle, engineering BOMs, and part libraries.

• Data Architecture: Oversee part number creation, lifecycle state governance, and user access control. Manage the functional application of Part Types, Phantoms, and Subassemblies.

• Integration Management: Synchronize data between PLM, ERP, and CAD systems to ensure a single source of truth for product data across the global organization.

• Digital Transformation: Lead end-to-end Windchill implementations and drive transformation initiatives, managing program governance, milestones, and executive reporting.

Change Management & Design Integrity

• Promotion & Workflow: Own the engineering change process (ECO/ECN). Drive the Promotion Request process in Windchill and develop custom reports to track release cycles and system metrics.

• Technical Review: Review engineering drawings prior to release to validate clarity, dimensioning, and GD&T compliance (ASME Y14.5).

• NPI Support: Support NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) by ensuring BOM and drawing readiness, collaborating cross-functionally with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

• Make/Buy Strategy: Collaborate with Supply Chain to manage Make/Buy attributes, ensuring the PLM-to-ERP integration correctly triggers procurement or production.

Standards & Training

• Best Practices: Develop and maintain CAD/PLM best practice guides and conduct training sessions to ensure consistency across all global engineering teams.

• Data Analytics: Leverage Excel and Power BI to create dashboards that visualize configuration health and identify bottlenecks in the release process.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in Configuration Management, PLM Administration, or Mechanical Design Support within a complex hardware environment (semiconductor, robotics, or aerospace preferred).
• Technical Expert: Advanced hands-on proficiency in PTC Windchill (Administration, workflow management, and report generation).
• CAD & Standards: Proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD with a focus on large assembly management. Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and 2D drawing management.
• System Knowledge: Deep understanding of PLM data objects, including the logic of Phantoms, Subassemblies, and Make vs. Buy procurement triggers.
• Communication: Strong cross-functional skills; comfortable coordinating technical initiatives across multiple global subsystem teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary Range:

$86,400.00 - $129,600.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

• Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.