Senior PLM & Configuration Lead — Robotics Ops

Locus Robotics; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Locus Robotics seeks a Senior PLM & Configuration Management Specialist to own ECR/ECO, BOM governance, and PLM administration in a hybrid role at our Wilmington, MA headquarters.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product teams to ensure data integrity, drive cross-system integrations (NetSuite, Jira), and implement scalable process improvements across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting hardware-focused products.
• Experience in Engineering Change Management, PLM, Configuration Management, and related disciplines.
• Hands-on experience administering and supporting PLM systems and governance.
• Experience governing BOMs, item master data, and engineering releases.
• Experience with PLM-to-ERP integrations and related processes.
• Working knowledge of PLM, manufacturing, inventory, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with PLM platforms (Empower, Arena, Windchill, Agile, Propel, Teamcenter).
• Experience with NetSuite ERP or similar systems.
• Experience using Jira or similar tools.
• Experience supporting robotics, warehouse automation, or complex electromechanical products.
• Lean/Six Sigma or similar methods is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer the ECR and ECO processes.
• Review engineering changes for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinate CCB activities and drive timely implementation.
• Monitor ECO cycle times and KPIs; develop dashboards.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Serve as the PLM system administrator and SME.
• Manage user access, licensing, workflows, and data governance.
• Maintain PLM as the system of record for released data.
• Support system upgrades, testing, and vendor coordination.
• Troubleshoot PLM-related issues and ensure data integrity.
• Audit engineering data and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain numbering, revision control, and document management standards.
• Support integrations between PLM, ERP, and other systems.
• Ensure data synchronization across integrated systems.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on enhancements.
• Support testing, validation, and deployment of PLM enhancements.
• Assess impact of engineering changes on manufacturing and supply chain.
• Identify risks and future business disruptions.
• Communicate impacts and plans to stakeholders.
• Partner with multiple teams to ensure successful PLM initiatives.
• Build cross-functional relationships to enable timely decisions.

Skills

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

NetSuite

Empower (Omnify)

Arena

Windchill

Teamcenter

Job description

Locus Robotics seeks a Senior PLM & Configuration Management Specialist to own ECR/ECO, BOM governance, and PLM administration in a hybrid role at our Wilmington, MA headquarters.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product teams to ensure data integrity, drive cross-system integrations (NetSuite, Jira), and implement scalable process improvements across the enterprise.