PLM Change & Systems Manager

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Engineering Systems Administration Manager to oversee PLM change control, BOMs, and cross-functional coordination for complex engineering projects. You will lead change analyses, manage ECOs, and collaborate with engineering, quality, IT, and product teams to ensure timely, compliant deployments across software, electronics, and mechanical domains.

This onsite contract role offers exposure to NPI and sustaining engineering within a high‑tech environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience managing systems engineering changes in new product and/or sustaining engineering projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with expert proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Minimum 2 years of experience and demonstrated proficiency with IT software and a PLM system.
• Hands‑on experience working with ERP or MRP systems.
• Experience with systems management and systems design engineering.
• Experience with change control and change management processes in an engineering or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in creating and managing engineering BOMs and ECOs.
• Ability to perform impact analyses and assess change readiness across projects and stakeholders.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with engineering and related teams.
• Subject matter expert on PLM systems and change control processes.
• Associated degree in engineering with 8–10+ years of relevant experience, or at least 4+ years of experience with a BS EE, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering (BSCE), or similar engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, coordinate, and process engineering change requests and change orders in the PLM system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information for change requests and ECOs.
• Evaluate system changes to ensure seamless introduction into operations.
• Conduct impact analyses assessing feasibility, risk, and operational impact.
• Prepare and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of change-related tasks.
• Create part numbers, assembly numbers, and structured BOMs in the PLM system.
• Manage change controls for BOMs across software, electronics, mechanical, and systems components.
• Serve as SME on PLM and change control processes, coordinating with IT.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Project coordination

PLM expert

Change management

BOM management

Education

Engineering degree

BS in Engineering (e.g., BSEE / Industrial/Computer Engineering)

Tools

PLM system

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Actalent in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an Engineering Systems Administration Manager to oversee PLM change control, BOMs, and cross-functional coordination for complex engineering projects. You will lead change analyses, manage ECOs, and collaborate with engineering, quality, IT, and product teams to ensure timely, compliant deployments across software, electronics, and mechanical domains.

This onsite contract role offers exposure to NPI and sustaining engineering within a high‑tech environment.