Senior PLM Analyst

TSMG; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a PLM Analyst in Palo Alto, California. The role involves managing Oracle Agile PLM instances, supporting BOMs and Change Orders, and ensuring customs compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Hardware Operations, Agile PLM, and relevant Oracle modules. Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities are essential. This position offers the opportunity to engage in full product life cycles and requires occasional travel to manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Hardware Operations domain.
• 7+ years of experience implementing or supporting Agile PLM.
• Broad understanding of relevant Oracle E-business supply chain modules.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle Agile PLM instance for hardware systems.
• Create and manage internal Part Numbers.
• Support engineering and production Bills of Material.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Motivated and proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

Oracle Agile PLM

Oracle ERP System

Spreadsheets

Internal ticket system

Bug tracker

Job description

Role objective:

The PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) services consist of assignment of internal part numbers and attributes to all items, organize Bills of Material (BOMs) enabling the Logistics services to export this equipment as parts or as assemblies globally - information about each part number is the key to customs compliance and paying duties.

The PLM analyst will also work with Buyer/Planner and PLM roles at different manufacturing vendors, to source materials and to manage Bill of Material (BOM) related tasks. The services described here are for full product life cycles: the new product phase and ongoing life‑cycle support. Travel to manufacturing locations may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a related field
• 7+ years of experience in Hardware Operations domain
• 7+ years of experience implementing or supporting Agile PLM
• Broad understanding of Oracle E‑business supply chain modules such as PIM, Inventory Management, Order Management, and Bills of Material
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to operate and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the business.
• Comfortable with a rapidly‑changing environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently, motivated, proactive attitude with a passion for learning and creative problem solving

Core responsibilities

• PLM Services administration of an Oracle Agile PLM instance for past, present and future related hardware systems.
• Creating and administering internal Part Numbers, coordinating with engineers and program managers (via bugs and tickets) to structure Engineering and production Bills of Material.
• Manage all tickets and Engineering Change Orders for parts and bills of material
• Support the creation and processing and implementation of Bill of Materials, Engineering Change Orders, Manufacturer Change Orders, Deviations and all other Configuration Management activities, using Oracle Agile software
• Remain current with internal processes and standards for PLM management.
• Address tickets in a timely way from both Engineering, NPI team and from manufacturers’ PLM sta.
• Conduct high‑level BOM Reviews in order to procure necessary documentation (to include revisions of not just ordered part number but all subassemblies and documentation).
• Report on template BOMs and initial BOMs for new products and subsystems created within SLA
• Report on Engineering Change Orders, Manufacturer Change Orders, Deviations conducted within 48 hours (business days), and backlog outside SLA
• Confers with change originator or others to resolve discrepancies, rejections and complete change package ECR/ECN’s, mark‑ups, effectiveness, and disposition.
• Manage Revision Compatibility, Commodity based Part Number Formats and Windchill PLM Change Order Workflows.
• Coordinate Change Orders through Review / Approval / Data Transfer Process
• Facilitate timely review, correction, approval.
• Monitor and escalare past‑due approval tasks.
• Ensure accurate transfer of ECR/ECN, Controlled Part Number and BOM Data from Agile PLM to Oracle ERP System.
• Communicate with Engineering, other cross‑functional departments and relevant 3rd parties (e.g. makers of off‑the‑shelf products)
• Main tools: An Oracle Agile PLM instance, spreadsheets, internal ticket system and Bug tracker