Senior Product Data Manager at Softworld Inc

Job Title: 81559 - Senior Product Data Manager

Job Location: Bridgeton Missouri 63044

Onsite Requirements:

• 10+ yearsof relevant experience in Product Data Management, with a strong focus on PDM and PLM systems.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field (CAD data systems) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill preferred) and CAD data systems (e.g., Creo desirable).

Job Description:

• Our client is seeking a full-time PDM / PLM Managerto oversee Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems for large and complex projects.
• This role focuses on integrating PDM/PLM tools to ensure data integrity, configuration management, and compliance with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics processes.
• The position supports the organization's transition to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and adherence to military and government standards.

Responsibilities:

• Product Data Management Leadership:Lead PDM activities for large or complex projects, acting as the primary contact for PDM-related issues.
• PLM System Integration:Manage PLM systems (e.g., Windchill or equivalent) to create and maintain technical data packages in compliance with ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 standards.
• Configuration Management:Establish and implement configuration management policies and ensure alignment with PDM/PLM processes.
• Contract Compliance:Review and interpret contract SOWs for PDM/PLM requirements, prepare contract data item submittals, and ensure timely delivery.
• Audits and Metrics:Conduct Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), establish audit schedules, and develop metrics to measure PDM/PLM effectiveness.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 10+ yearsof relevant experience in Product Data Management, with a strong focus on PDM and PLM systems.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field (CAD data systems) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill preferred) and CAD data systems (e.g., Creo desirable).
• Expertise in PDM tools and configuration management principles for engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Proven ability to develop and enforce Configuration Management policiesand procedures.
• Knowledge of military and government standards for configuration management, such as EIA 649and MIL-HDBK-61.
• Experience planning and coordinating PDM/PLM requirements with suppliers and customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field (CAD data systems) or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the field of Product Data Management including experience with project and systems engineering techniques
• Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
• Demonstrated proficiency regarding configuration management principles as they relate to Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics
• Experience establishing Configuration Management policy
• General computer skills with developed familiarity with product data management tools
• Experience with CAD data systems desirable

** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position **