PLM Integration Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dearborn, MI, seeks an experienced PLM engineer to drive governance and configuration across multiple PLM platforms. You will define lifecycle states, data structures, and release paths to ensure controlled product development and deployment.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, strong communication, and occasional travel. A bachelor's degree in a related field is expected; a master's is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in PLM engineering, PDM, or configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Execute PLM setup and governance tasks for programs, supporting configuration, workflow design, and maintenance of PLM systems.

Skills

PLM engineering

Configuration management

Product data management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP PLM

3DEXPERIENCE

Windchill

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute PLM setup and governance tasks for Ford Energy BESS programs, supporting the configuration, workflow design, and maintenance of systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, SAP PLM, 3DEXPERIENCE, or similar platforms.
• Define lifecycle states, access roles, release paths, and data structures to ensure stable, controlled product development and deployment.
• Drive PLM configuration management and standard work, ensuring consistent usage across engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Define and maintain process health metrics, workflow reporting, and governance routines to support scalable PLM operations.
• Define and maintain EBOM, MBOM, CAD data, part metadata, specifications, and revision control within PLM.
• Ensure accurate configuration management across product variants, effectivities, manufacturing sites, and field‑deployed systems.
• Support traceability of engineering data throughout the product lifecycle, including as‑designed, as‑built, and as‑maintained states.
• Support linkage of visualization assets, assembly instructions, controlled documentation, and product structures.
• Manage product records to support deployed systems, retrofits, and service activity.
• Support and administer engineering change processes within PLM systems.
• Ensure proper review, approval, and implementation of engineering changes from request through release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in PLM engineering, product data management, configuration management, or related engineering operations.
• Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter, SAP PLM, 3DEXPERIENCE, Windchill, or similar platforms.
• Proven experience in design and release of hardware components in automotive or non-automotive applications.
• Strong understanding of PLM concepts: BOM structures, lifecycle states, configuration management, effectivity, and engineering change processes.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or engineering environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and executive audiences.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field is a plus.
• Utility‑scale BESS deployment, commissioning, or field support experience is a plus.
• Experience with test labs, independent engineering firms, and certification organizations is a plus.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and practices relevant to energy storage is a plus.
• Background in automotive hardware, battery systems, inverter systems, or industrial automation is a plus.
• Basic data management or scripting skills such as SQL or Python is a plus.
• Experience with configuration reporting, KPI tracking, or process health dashboards is a plus.