Product Lifecycle Engineer (PLM)

Baykar; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Baykar is seeking a PLM Process Engineer to design and optimize PLM workflows across the product lifecycle. You will build and maintain BOM structures, configure lifecycle rules, and ensure data quality and traceability.

The role requires coordinating with Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality, and IT to align PLM with ERP/MES systems. You will work with 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA and CATIA, applying process improvement methods and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of PLM/PDM concepts (BOM, revision/configuration, change/release).
• Experience with lifecycle/authorization and data governance.
• Familiar with CAD data and CATIA ecosystem; strong documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve PLM processes (change, revision, release).
• Create and manage Product Tree (BOM) structures and configuration logic.
• Monitor lifecycle states and enforce business rules; analyze process performance.
• Manage user access and authorization aligned with processes.
• Identify requirements, perform root-cause analysis, and implement permanent solutions.
• Prepare technical PLM documentation and standardize knowledge.
• Onboard new users and deliver hands-on training.
• Coordinate PLM-ERP/MES integrations and reporting needs.
• Develop dashboards and outputs to support management decisions.
• Collaborate with IT and process owners for sustainability of PLM systems.

Skills

PLM

BOM management

Change management

Data analysis

English (technical)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE

ENOVIA

CATIA

SQL

REST API

Job description

At Baykar, the pioneering force of the National Technology Initiative, we develop indigenous and national high-technology Unmanned Aerial Vehicle systems and create global impact with our proven platforms. With our end-to-end engineering approach spanning from R&D to production, we continue to deliver boundary-pushing projects.

Our Department:

The PLM Department ensures that all technical data generated throughout the product development lifecycle is managed in a unique, traceable, and sustainable manner. Working in collaboration with stakeholders such as Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain, the department standardizes product tree (BOM), configuration/revision management, change management, and release processes. Through process design on the PLM platform, data management, user authorization, reporting, and system integrations, it enhances corporate efficiency.

The purpose of this position is to manage and continuously improve PLM processes end-to-end and to accurately adapt them to the PLM platform. The role is responsible for analyzing user needs to design processes/applications, ensuring data quality and traceability, maintaining the proper functioning of change and release workflows, and managing the continuity of the PLM ecosystem in coordination with all relevant stakeholders.

• Designing, implementing, and continuously improving PLM business processes (change management, revision/configuration management, release, etc.),
• Creating Product Tree (BOM) structures, supporting product configuration logic, and ensuring data accuracy,
• Managing lifecycle (Lifecycle/State) flows and business rules; monitoring process performance,
• Executing the user authorization approach (role and access management) in alignment with process requirements,
• Analyzing user requests; conducting root cause analysis in case of errors and issues and developing permanent solutions,
• Preparing technical documentation for the PLM system (guides, procedures, work instructions, etc.) and standardizing knowledge,
• Managing the onboarding process of new users; creating training plans and delivering hands‑on training sessions,
• Ensuring aligned execution of processes with systems integrated with PLM (ERP, MES, reporting systems, etc.) and coordinating integration needs,
• Identifying reporting/dashboard requirements; generating outputs to support management and team decision‑making mechanisms,
• Working in coordination with process owners and IT to ensure follow‑up of infrastructure, access, authorization, and sustainability requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering departments (Automotive, Mechanical, Computer, Software, Industrial, Electrical‑Electronics, Aerospace, etc.),
• Knowledgeable in PLM/PDM concepts (BOM, revision‑configuration, change/release, workflow, document management),
• Strong documentation discipline; capable of standardizing processes by formalizing them in writing,
• Familiar with the CAD ecosystem (preferably CATIA); able to understand the nature of engineering data,
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills,
• Advanced stakeholder management skills; strong interdepartmental coordination and communication abilities,
• Good command of English (technical document reading, writing, and communication),
• Able to adapt to a fast‑paced work environment; open to learning and responsible,
• Preferably knowledgeable in SQL and aware of working with data/reporting,
• We are looking for teammates with preferably process operation and user support experience in 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA or similar PLM platforms.
• Experience working with advanced administrative components on the PLM side (Lifecycle/Policy, Access Matrix, Relationship/Attribute management, etc.),
• Experience in MQL/trigger logic, automation, or designing system behaviors,
• Experience in REST API integrations or PLM externalization projects,
• Knowledge of data migration, data quality rules, and master data governance,
• Process and traceability experience in aviation/defense or highly regulated industries,
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean/Kaizen), requirements analysis, and business analysis approaches will be considered an advantage.

Join Türkiye's most talented engineers and immerse yourself in a career of results‑driven opportunities, alongside our skilled, dynamic and forward‑thinking engineers and corporate managers. Experience a strong team spirit and a culture focused on development and excellence!