Job Description Position Summary The PLM Lead is responsible for the implementation, administration, optimization, and operational support of the Product Lifecycle Management ( PLM ) platform supporting Phoenix manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and the Digital Systems Integration organization to ensure product data, engineering documentation, change management processes, and configuration control activities are effectively managed throughout the product lifecycle. Working under the direction of the Operations Manager - Digital Systems Integration, the PLM Lead is responsible for ensuring accurate management of product structures, bills of material (BOMs), engineering change processes, documentation control, configuration management, and release workflows that support both Assembly and Fabrication operations. This position plays a critical role in establishing a scalable engineering-to-manufacturing digital thread that enables accurate production execution, product traceability, design control, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization. Shape Key Responsibilities PLM Deployment & Operational Readiness Support implementation and operationalization of the selected PLM platform.

Coordinate activities including:

System configuration Product structure setup Workflow design User acceptance testing ( UAT ) Release process validation Go-live readiness assessments Data migration activities Operational acceptance reviews Ensure the PLM platform aligns with approved engineering, manufacturing, and change management requirements. Support successful transition from implementation to sustained operational use. Shape Engineering Process Integration Partner directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality stakeholders to align system capabilities with business requirements.

Support integration across:

Product Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Production Operations Supply Chain Quality Operations Program Management Document Control Ensure engineering workflows are accurately represented within the PLM environment. Drive standardization of engineering data management and product governance processes. Shape Product Structure & BOM Management Provide oversight for management of product structures and engineering records.

Support administration of:

Bills of Material ( BOM ) Manufacturing BOMs Product configurations Product hierarchies Part numbering structures Revision management Released product records Ensure product information remains accurate, traceable, and properly controlled throughout the product lifecycle. Shape Engineering Change Management Support administration of formal change control processes.

Coordinate workflows related to:

Engineering Change Requests ( ECR ) Engineering Change Orders ( ECO ) Deviation Requests Product Revisions Document Revisions Approval Routing Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing leadership to ensure changes are properly reviewed, approved, communicated, and implemented. Maintain visibility into open and completed change activities. Shape Configuration Management Establish and administer configuration management standards for products and assemblies.

Support:

Product baselines Revision control Product genealogy Configuration tracking Release management Change traceability Ensure all configuration management activities comply with approved governance standards. Support product traceability throughout development, pilot production, and scaled manufacturing operations. Shape Engineering Documentation Control Oversee governance and administration of controlled engineering documentation.

Support management of:

Technical drawings Work instructions Specifications Standard operating procedures Design records Manufacturing documentation Ensure documentation remains current, accessible, version-controlled, and aligned with approved release processes. Shape Assembly Launch Support Provide direct support to Assembly go-live activities.

Coordinate efforts related to:

Initial BOM development Product structure validation Work instruction alignment Product release workflows Document control Change management readiness Partner with Engineering and Assembly teams to ensure product definitions are production-ready prior to launch. Support rapid updates and documentation adjustments identified during pilot builds and early operational ramp. Shape Manufacturing & Supply Chain Alignment Coordinate closely with Manufacturing, ERP , and MES teams to ensure alignment between engineering intent and production execution.

Support:

Engineering-to-Manufacturing handoffs Released BOM transfers Product configuration synchronization Planning data alignment Manufacturing readiness reviews Ensure production systems receive accurate and current engineering information. Shape Systems Integration & Connectivity Support integration efforts between:

PLM ERP MES CMMS LMS

Reporting & Analytics Platforms Advocate for solutions that provide strong native connectivity and streamlined data exchange. Support validation of data flows, workflows, and integration points between engineering and operational systems. Help establish an end-to-end digital thread connecting engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processes. Shape Reporting & Product Data Analytics Support development of reporting solutions related to: Engineering change performance Release cycle times Documentation status BOM accuracy Revision compliance Product data quality Workflow performance Provide reporting visibility to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program leadership. Support continuous improvement initiatives using product lifecycle performance data. Shape User Adoption & Operational Support Serve as the primary operational point of contact for PLM users.

Support:

Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Program Managers Quality personnel Document Control resources Operational users Provide support related to: System usage Workflow execution Documentation management Product structures Release processes Drive consistent adoption and compliance across the organization. Shape Issue Management & Continuous Improvement Manage PLM -related operational issues from identification through resolution.

Coordinate:

Incident management Enhancement requests Workflow improvements Vendor escalations Root cause investigations Corrective action planning Provide regular updates to DSI leadership and Engineering stakeholders. Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, governance, and user experience. Shape Phase 1 & Phase 2 Operations Support Phase 1 -

Product Data Foundation & Governance Development Support:

PLM selection activities Product data governance workshops Engineering workflow mapping Configuration management framework development Document control strategy Change management process design Integration planning activities Establish the engineering systems foundation required for operational scale. Shape Phase 2 - Assembly Production Readiness Support deployment of: Production-ready BOM structures Engineering release processes Controlled work instructions Product documentation repositories Engineering change workflows Ensure product information is available, accurate, and properly governed before Assembly go-live. Support rapid response to pilot build and launch-related engineering changes. Shape Fabrication & Scale-Up Support To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account