PLM Solution Architect

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East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with 80 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

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Overview

East Penn is currently seeking a PLM Solution Architect who will be responsible for the strategic design, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and associated business processes. This role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and Product Management to develop scalable digital solutions that support the complete product lifecycle from concept and development through production, service, and retirement.

The position serves as the technical authority for PLM architecture, data governance, system integration, and digital engineering transformation initiatives across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical owner and architect of the company's PLM ecosystem.
• Define and maintain PLM strategy, roadmap, standards, and governance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT to align PLM capabilities with business objectives.
• Lead enterprise PLM implementations, upgrades, migrations, and optimization initiatives.
• Design and maintain system architectures supporting product structure, bills of material, document management, change management, and configuration management.
• Define integration strategies between PLM and enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, CAD, CRM, quality management systems, and data warehouses.
• Develop and maintain PLM data models, workflows, security structures, and business rules.
• Support engineering change management processes, including change requests, change orders, approvals, and release procedures.
• Establish data governance practices that ensure accuracy, consistency, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that enhance digital product development capabilities.
• Lead requirements gathering and solution design activities for new PLM functionality.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, training materials, and project updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support business process standardization across engineering and product development organizations.
• Provide guidance to technical teams, business analysts, administrators, and application developers.
• Participate in regular project reviews and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Perform other duties that become essential to the position.

Direct reports/Contacts/Relationships

Supervises:  NA

Works Closely with:

• Product Engineering
• Design Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Information Technology
• Product Management
• Program Management Office
• Quality Engineering

Works Regularly with:

• Supply Chain
• Operations Management
• Change Management Teams
• CAD Administrators
• Data Governance Teams
• Regulatory and Compliance Personnel
• External Software Vendors
• Systems Integrators
• Customers and Technical Partners

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

• Typically, with more than 10 years of Engineering experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of product development processes and engineering change management.
• Experience working in manufacturing and product development environments preferred.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.

Skills & Competencies

Required:

• Enterprise Solution Architecture
• Product Lifecycle Management Systems
• Engineering Change Management
• Configuration Management
• Business Process Analysis
• Data Governance
• Project Management
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Technical Leadership
• Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Preferred:

• Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, Arena, Propel, or equivalent PLM platforms
• CAD Integration Experience
• ERP Integration Experience
• SQL and Data Modeling Knowledge
• SaaS and Cloud Architecture Experience
• APQP / PPAP Core Tools
• Agile Project Management
• Six Sigma Methodologies
• Change Management Methodologies

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities