Mechanical Designer – PLM Analyst / Spare Parts

Gonzalez Group•Southfield, MI

About The Position

This position is part of the engineering organization and is responsible for initiating a range of activities surrounding Bill of Material and Spare Parts spreadsheet creation and supporting data management throughout the product lifecycle (PLM / SAP). The role will include part and BOM, spreadsheet creation, change management, and communication relevant to supporting data such as intended effectivity dates and material disposition. This position will also serve to promote best practices and internal business processes with relation to change management and general PLM functions along with Spare Part Management. Understanding different customer requirements, paint codes, alpha or numeric release, and the difference between kits, and/or record update. Must be able to move in/out of files/folder structure. The ability to understand Shown and Opposites, Part Description and Quantities. Candidate would have to be able to work under moderate supervision, carry out a variety of tasks ranging from light to moderately assignments, exercising the use of initiatives and independent judgment. May work independently at times.

Requirements

Must be comfortable moving in/out of files/folder structure.
Understand order processing
Show the ability to understand Shown and Opposites, Part Description and Quantities.
Knowledge of understanding of product release cycle as it relates to the creation and change management of parts and BOM structures.
Knowledge of understanding of multilevel Bill of Material hierarchy, including hardware and software components.
Strong Excel skills / work with spreadsheets and tables
Problem-Solving, must track and resolve until closed
Able to identify, collect and document parts data for incorporation into spreadsheet.
Modify system tables to incorporate a consistent format of nomenclatures, assets and locations of all spare parts.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word and data processing.
Managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Computer Skills: to perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, etc.
Mathematics, knowledge of basic arithmetic and its application.
Writing, communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of; or has used PLM / GPS / SAP. Data management entry (Product Life Cycle Management).
Knowledge of PBS (Product Break Down Structure), this would be the Lower B.O.M. Structure.
Knowledge and skills working in product lifecycle management applications (such as Enovia & ERP systems, or comparable PLM environments.)
Knowledge of Spare Parts spreadsheets and internal SOPs related to companies’ requirements or similar experience in other types of regulated industry.
Good working knowledge of automotive industry.
Mechanical and Controls background
Mechanical Design experience (school or work); Possibly supporting NX, AutoCAD and/or CATIA CAD software.
Mechanically inclined / aptitude

Responsibilities

Initiating a range of activities surrounding Bill of Material and Spare Parts spreadsheet creation and supporting data management throughout the product lifecycle (PLM / SAP).
Part and BOM, spreadsheet creation, change management, and communication relevant to supporting data such as intended effectivity dates and material disposition.
Promote best practices and internal business processes with relation to change management and general PLM functions along with Spare Part Management.
Analyze, process and track change submissions to minimize processing time between submission and implementation.
Participate in the development and continuous improvement of the change process and other related practices.
Assist in the communication of the Bill of Material requirements between supply chain and production to facilitate material planning, order fulfillment and execution.
Multitask, interfacing with all departments, progress reporting, check, data entry, resolve issues, miscellaneous tasks, customer requests.
Track and resolve problems until closed.
Identify, collect and document parts data for incorporation into spreadsheet.
Modify system tables to incorporate a consistent format of nomenclatures, assets and locations of all spare parts.
Input BOM information into PLM and PDF drawings, understanding different customer requirements, paint codes, alpha or numeric release, and the difference between kits, and/or record update.
Release / Create Bill of Material structures based on input from engineering and manufacturing to represent appropriate multilevel structuring.
Ensure data integrity between systems (PLM & ERP, etc.…) throughout the change cycle.