Product Data Management Analyst

Simbe Robotics; Burlingame (CA); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work schedule

Descripción de la vacante

Simbe Robotics in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Senior Product Data Management Analyst to anchor PLM governance across engineering, operations, and suppliers. You will own the PLM system, drive change orders, and ensure audit-ready documentation as hardware programs scale globally.

You will administer Arena PLM, manage data integrity for items, BOMs, and vendor records, and collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to implement changes efficiently.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years as a PDM or Document Control Analyst administering a PLM tool.
• Arena experience strongly preferred.
• SME in PDM/PLM processes incl. BOM structuring and version control.
• Experience with global suppliers and contract manufacturers across time zones.
• Ability to work in a high-velocity environment with strong attention to data integrity.

Responsabilidades

• Author change orders (ECOs, MCOs, Deviations) with input from Engineering/Operations.
• Administer the Arena PLM tool (users, workflows, approvals).
• Own Item Master, BOM Master, Approved Vendor List, and data integrity.
• Enforce BOM structuring guidelines and part numbering conventions.

Conocimientos

PDM/PLM expertise

Arena PLM

BOM structuring

Global supplier coordination

Herramientas

Arena PLM

Descripción del empleo

San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid — Burlingame office 2-3x/week required)
Must currently reside locally; this is not a remote-eligible role.

Summary

The Senior Product Data Management Analyst is a critical touch point between Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers for Simbe's robotic products, including the Tally autonomous shelf-scanning robot and its associated hardware ecosystem. This role owns the administration of Simbe's PLM tool and data, authors and drivers change orders through approval, and enforces the documentation standards and processes that keep Simbe's hardware programs traceable and audit-ready as the company scales globally.

Responsibilities

Change Order Management

Author change orders — including ECOs, MCOs, and Deviations — with input from Engineering and Operations

Drive change orders through the full approval workflow, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to obtain timely sign-offs

Communicate changes to suppliers and contract manufacturers, and track their feedback including implementation and effectivity dates

PLM Administration

Administer the Arena PLM tool, including user and supplier access, change order workflow definition, and approval matrix configuration

Serve as the business owner of the Item Master, BOM Master, Approved Vendor List, and overall document data integrity

Maintain part lifecycle status and enforce consistent BOM structuring practices across all hardware programs

Process and Standards

Develop, implement, and enforce change order processes, revision and version control policies, BOM structuring guidelines, and documentation standards

Issue new part numbers and enforce part numbering conventions across programs

Continuously identify and drive improvements to PDM/PLM processes as Simbe's product lines and supplier base grow

Supplier and Cross-Functional Coordination

Partner with Supply Chain to drive change implementation and traceability with contract manufacturers and component suppliers

Work closely with Engineering to ensure changes are documented accurately and released with complete, correct data

Track supplier commitment dates for change implementation through to closure

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience as a PDM or Document Control Analyst administering a PLM tool on a world-class product change control team

Arena experience strongly preferred

Subject Matter Expert in PDM/PLM processes, including BOM structuring, revision/version management, material disposition, and supplier implementation

Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers across time zones and language barriers

Ability to excel in a high-velocity environment, maintaining focus and composure under pressure

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to Detail: Rigorous about data accuracy and integrity across item, BOM, and vendor records

Process Discipline: Comfortable enforcing standards and pushing back when documentation doesn't meet requirements

Collaboration: Strong communicator who works effectively across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and external suppliers

Mission Alignment: Passion for Simbe's mission to transform retail through autonomous robotics and a commitment to the data integrity that reliable hardware programs depend on

Why Simbe

At Simbe, you will be at the forefront of retail innovation, working with cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies to transform how retailers operate and serve their customers.

You will have the opportunity to build a critical company function during a period of significant enterprise growth and help establish the financial infrastructure supporting Simbe’s next stage.

Our culture is dynamic, inclusive, collaborative, and driven by a passion for creating meaningful value for our customers, employees, partners, and investors.

Simbe Values: R.E.T.A.I.L.

Result Driven - We are customer-centric and results-driven. We strive to create immense value for our team, partners, customers, and investors.

Empathetic - We are sensitive and mindful. We support each other in challenging times, both professionally and personally.

Transparent - We highly value open communication internally, and with our partners and customers. We are receptive to feedback.

Agile - We are agile and always eager to learn. We quickly adapt to changes and customer needs.

Innovative - We are bold and innovative, with an intense focus on product design and user experience.

Leaders - We strive for excellence. We are accountable, the best at what we do, and leaders in our field.