PLM Admin & Config Mgr

AAR Corp•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The PLM (Project Lifecycle Management) Admin proposes, analyzes, plans, and executes CAD/PLM process and technology changes to improve business performance and standardization. The Config Manager manages the cross-departmental Change Control Board (CCB) for drawing changes supporting ART manufacturing. This includes serving as the focal point for Engineering Change Request (ECR) submissions, tracking CCB actions, assigning follow-up actions based on changes presented, and identifying and acting on incomplete items. Because the CCB process is integral to manufacturing, the CCB Coordinator maintains its processes and procedures so they remain current. The role chairs CCB meetings; manages records, reviews, metrics, and follow-up; and serves as a liaison between departments for CCB activities. It also develops justifications and manages projects for CAD/PLM process and technology improvements, assesses data-flow performance, maintains performance test articles and benchmarks, supports users with guides and training, coordinates product-release evaluations, aligns data models and item-master rules with ERP systems, and manages user tracking and license compliance. The role may also recommend policy changes and undertake other assigned duties and projects.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience with aerospace business operating processes, including detailed knowledge of engineering, planning, and engineering systems.
Three or more years of experience in Aerospace Manufacturing Quality or a related field.
Good computer skills, including use of typical business and Microsoft Office software applications.
General knowledge of ART's business operating system, with detailed knowledge of engineering, planning, and procurement operations methodology.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications, engineering documents, and other technical data.
Critical-thinking ability using advanced problem-solving skills, situational analysis, investigation, and follow-up.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and present materials to groups for project status updates and/or training.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Availability to work a flexible schedule as job requirements dictate.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Previous experience with the EPICOR ERP system.
Proven track record of CAD/PLM project management and business analysis.
Proven ability to organize and present operational or project status to leadership.
Experience managing CAD-PLM integration and CAD data reuse.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Business in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced use of Excel or related software for trend analysis and metrics generation.
Aerospace Manufacturing Quality or related-field experience beyond three years.
Domestic travel availability; travel may be required approximately 10% annually.

Responsibilities

Chair Change Control Board meetings, including scheduling, planning, communicating agendas, following company review procedures, documenting and following up on actions, and reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Maintain records and track CCB reviews and action items, following up on overdue actions to ensure completion.
Develop and provide metrics on CCB submissions, processes, and follow-up activities.
Liaise between departments on CCB-related activities.
Manage CCB processes and procedures and ensure change requests are submitted when necessary.
Develop business justifications for CAD/PLM process and technology improvement initiatives.
Execute Value Stream Mapping or lean analysis of critical performance areas.
Project-manage functional specifications, development, testing, training, and deployment of new tools and processes.
Manage and report the CAD/PLM project portfolio's budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
Define, develop, and manage data-flow performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Build and maintain automated CAD/PLM performance test articles and benchmark performance.
Serve as the primary liaison with CAD/PLM users to author best-practice guides, standards, and operating procedures.
Develop and manage CAD/PLM skillset assessments and training programs, and conduct training sessions.
Coordinate evaluation of new CAD/PLM product releases and supplementary modules.
Maintain data-model and item-master rulebook alignment with ERP systems.
Manage CAD/PLM user-based tracking and license compliance.
Recommend policy changes and new initiatives to the management team.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.