Mechanical Engineer - Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Career growth

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with PLM expertise for its client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will manage and optimize the full lifecycle of mechanical products, ensuring data integrity, and enabling collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

The role requires strong PLM knowledge, CAD proficiency, and experience with major PLM platforms. This on-site position offers opportunities for career growth in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of mechanical engineering experience with PLM focus.
• Hands-on PLM software experience (Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA).
• Proficiency in CAD tools and data structures, change management knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Manage and administer the PLM system (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill).
• Oversee digital product data including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specs, changes.
• Develop and maintain engineering workflows within PLM.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across product information.
• Collaborate with design engineers to manage and release designs in PLM.
• Provide access to product data and documentation to cross-functional teams.
• Support PLM feature upgrades, testing, and user training.
• Analyze lifecycle data to identify process improvements and cost reductions.
• Develop reports and dashboards for product development metrics.
• Stay updated on PLM best practices and emerging technologies.

Connaissances

PLM knowledge

Mechanical engineering background

Data analysis

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Teamcenter

Windchill

ENOVIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Description du poste

About the Role

A rapidly growing manufacturer of specialized industrial components is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga . This role is crucial for managing and optimizing the entire lifecycle of mechanical products, from initial design through development, manufacturing, service, and end-of-life. You will be responsible for implementing and leveraging PLM software systems, ensuring data integrity, streamlining workflows, and facilitating collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain departments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong mechanical engineering background combined with in-depth knowledge of PLM principles and software. This is a unique opportunity to shape product development processes in Nelspruit .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the company's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill).
• Oversee the digital product data, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, and change orders.
• Develop and maintain engineering workflows and processes within the PLM environment.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across all product-related information.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to ensure designs are properly managed and released within the PLM system.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by providing access to relevant product data and documentation.
• Support the implementation of new PLM features and upgrades, including testing and user training.
• Analyze product lifecycle data to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop reports and dashboards to track key product development metrics.
• Stay current with PLM best practices and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on product data management or PLM systems.
• Hands-on experience with a major PLM software platform (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA).
• P roficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and understanding of CAD data structures.
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes, BOM management, and version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and support users.
• Familiarity with scripting or database management is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a retirement savings plan. We provide significant opportunities for professional growth, advanced training in PLM technologies, and career advancement within a stable and expanding company. This position is based at our modern facility in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga , offering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Join us in optimizing product development processes.