PLM Solution Architect

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East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with 80 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Overview

East Penn is currently seeking a PLM Solution Architect who will be responsible for the strategic design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and associated business processes. This role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and Product Management to develop scalable digital solutions that support the complete product lifecycle from concept and development through production, service, and retirement.

The position serves as the technical authority for PLM architecture, data governance, system integration, and digital engineering transformation initiatives across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical owner and architect of the company's PLM ecosystem.

Define and maintain PLM strategy, roadmap, standards, and governance.

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to align PLM capabilities with business objectives.

Lead enterprise PLM implementations, upgrades, migrations, and optimization initiatives.

Design and maintain system architectures supporting product structure, bills of material, document management, change management, and configuration management.

Define integration strategies between PLM and enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, CAD, CRM, quality management systems, and data warehouses.

Develop and maintain PLM data models, workflows, security structures, and business rules.

Support engineering change management processes, including change requests, change orders, approvals, and release procedures.

Establish data governance practices that ensure accuracy, consistency, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that enhance digital product development capabilities.

Lead requirements gathering and solution design activities for new PLM functionality.

Prepare and deliver technical presentations, training materials, and project updates to stakeholders and leadership.

Support business process standardization across engineering and product development organizations.

Provide guidance to technical teams, business analysts, administrators, and application developers.

Participate in regular project reviews and digital transformation initiatives.

Maintain and protect the confidentiality of proprietary information.

Perform other duties that become essential to the position.

Direct reports/Contacts/Relationships

Supervises: NA

Works Closely with:

Product Engineering

Design Engineering

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Information Technology

Product Management

Program Management Office

Quality Engineering

Works Regularly with:

Supply Chain

Operations Management

Change Management Teams

CAD Administrators

Data Governance Teams

Regulatory and Compliance Personnel

External Software Vendors

Systems Integrators

Customers and Technical Partners

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

Typically, with more than 10 years of Engineering experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of product development processes and engineering change management.

Experience working in manufacturing and product development environments preferred.

Education/Certification

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Skills & Competencies

Required:

Enterprise Solution Architecture

Product Lifecycle Management Systems

Engineering Change Management

Configuration Management

Business Process Analysis

Data Governance

Project Management

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Oral and Written Communication Skills

Technical Leadership

Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Preferred:

Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, Arena, Propel, or equivalent PLM platforms

CAD Integration Experience

ERP Integration Experience

SQL and Data Modeling Knowledge

SaaS and Cloud Architecture Experience

APQP / PPAP Core Tools

Agile Project Management

Six Sigma Methodologies

Change Management Methodologies

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

Competitive compensation

Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium

Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution

9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually

Employee assistance program

Fitness Discounts

Promotional opportunities

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This position was posted by East Penn Manufacturing (Lyon Station, PA). Apply through the official website using the link on this page.