PLM Manager

Job Summary:

Great Dane is seeking a highly skilled PLM Manager to join our team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for managing all facets of the PLM environment, including data interfaces to other corporate systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the configuration, deployment, maintenance, and upgrades of CAD/PLM applications and processes.
Develop interface architecture, design, and configure applications based on business requirements, policies, and procedures.
Analyze user needs to determine engineering and product data requirements, CAD and PLM functional requirements, process, and data modeling to meet user needs.
Develop system queries and utilities to support users information searches.
Develop, plan, coordinate, and execution of PLM tools that meet established requirements.
Implementation of CAD / PLM system changes.
Provide training on new functionalities and upgrades.
Provide specialized technical assistance on a daily basis.
Actively work to improve daily processes.
Ensure PLM systems integrity and manage all product configuration data and information throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsible for the integrity of product definition data.
Ensure proper security, archiving.
Establish/maintain business partner relationships.
Negotiate support contract terms.
Work with Engineering to User support, standards development.
Work with IT to system support, enhancement development.
Work with Manufacturing to data consumption standards, manufacturing trials.
Work with VAR to manage relationship for external support, licensing, etc.
Work with Purchasing to data consumption standards, manufacturing trials.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT related field.
Minimum 5 years experience within Great Dane (preferred).
Business process mapping and project management skills.
Ability to apply industry best practices.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral skills.
Self-motivated.
General understanding of engineering/manufacturing data requirements and design tools.
Functional knowledge of design engineering/manufacturing applications and processes.
Functional knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Experience with CAD, PDM, and licensing tools (CATIA and SmarTeam).

Working Conditions:

Occasional travel is required to provide onsite support and/or meetings.

About Great Dane:

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

Why Work for Us:

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you. Our culture is comprised of Champions and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.

Benefits Overview:

Competitive compensation
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
And more
Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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