PDM Engineer – PLM, Release & Engineering Change Management

Actalent; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a PDM Engineer to manage product data, BOMs, and engineering releases across the product lifecycle within PLM systems. You will coordinate ECN/ECO processes and maintain configurations to reflect design changes while collaborating with global teams for timely project execution.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, process adherence, and continuous improvement of PLM/PDM workflows to support sustainability goals and lifecycle objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end PLM and PDM workflows.
• Strong understanding of BOMs, configurations, and ECO/ECN processes.
• Collaboration with global teams to enable on-time delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage product data and BOMs in PLM systems.
• Coordinate release packages, ECN/ECO approvals and documentation.
• Maintain configurations reflecting design changes across lifecycle.
• Support sustainability and lifecycle objectives through PLM data.

Skills

PDM processes

PLM systems

ECN/ECO

BOM management

Global coordination

Detail oriented

Education

BE/B.Tech Mechanical

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Job Title: PDM Engineer – PLM, Release & Engineering Change Management

Job Description

The PDM Engineer manages product data and engineering releases across the full product lifecycle, ensuring accurate configuration, bills of materials (BOM), and engineering change activities within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. This role supports release management, sustainability initiatives, and product lifecycle processes while closely coordinating with global teams to enable timely and high-quality project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage product data within PLM tools to ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Administer and control engineering releases, including creation, review, and approval of release packages in alignment with established processes.
• Maintain and update product configurations and bills of materials (BOM) to reflect current design and engineering changes.
• Execute and track engineering change notices (ECN) and engineering change orders (ECO) to ensure controlled implementation of design modifications.
• Coordinate engineering change activities across cross-functional and global teams to support on-time project delivery.
• Support release management processes to ensure timely and compliant release of engineering documentation and product data.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to ensure that PLM data supports sustainability and lifecycle objectives.
• Monitor data quality within PLM systems and drive corrective actions to resolve discrepancies in product structures and configurations.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to product data, engineering changes, and configuration management in accordance with internal standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PLM, PDM, and change management processes to enhance efficiency and data integrity.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working with Product Data Management (PDM) processes and tools.
• Strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and their use in managing product data and engineering releases.
• Hands-on experience with engineering change processes, including Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Ability to manage and maintain bills of materials (BOM) and product configurations within PLM environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE / B.Tech Mechanical) or an equivalent mechanical engineering qualification.
• Ability to coordinate with global and cross-functional teams to support timely project execution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high data accuracy and integrity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting full product lifecycle processes from concept through release and maintenance.
• Familiarity with sustainability considerations in product lifecycle and engineering data management.
• Strong documentation skills for recording engineering changes, configurations, and release information.
• Ability to contribute to process improvements in PLM, PDM, and engineering change management workflows.

Work Environment

The role operates in a structured engineering and product development environment that relies heavily on PLM and PDM tools to manage product data, configurations, and engineering changes. The PDM Engineer collaborates closely with global and cross-functional teams, primarily through digital platforms and shared systems, to ensure accurate and timely engineering releases. Work typically involves regular interaction with engineering, manufacturing, and other technical stakeholders, with a focus on data quality, process adherence, and on-time project delivery.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.