A. O. Smith Corp. is looking for a Product Lifecycle Management Analyst to play a key role in enhancing our PLM systems and processes. You will ensure accurate product data and efficient workflows across engineering, manufacturing, IT, and supply chain teams through hands-on support and process improvement.
What You'll Do
- Configure, maintain, and support PLM systems like SAP PLM, ECTR, DMS, CenitConnect APM, and SOLIDWORKS.
- Assist in PLM and ERP upgrades, integrations, and deployment projects.
- Analyze PLM workflows and recommend process enhancements.
- Support standardization of data structures, naming conventions, and lifecycle governance practices.
- Support and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring accurate documentation, timely approvals, and effective communication.
- Participate in defining and refining change management policies and configuration standards.
- Ensure alignment with compliance requirements and product traceability standards.
- Partner with engineering, IT, and product development teams to drive adoption of PLM best practices.
- Provide user training, create documentation, and serve as a point of contact for day-to-day PLM support.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy, security, and accessibility of product data.
- Support product data governance initiatives and lifecycle management standards.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in PLM administration, engineering services, or a related technical role.
- 3 to 5 years of related work experience, including leading smaller projects or process improvements and mentoring junior staff.
- Strong knowledge of CAD systems (e.g., SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, AutoCAD) and their integration with PLM.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Advanced proficiency with PLM tools; SAP PLM and ECTR experience is strongly preferred.
Technical Stack
- SAP PLM, ECTR, DMS, CenitConnect APM, SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, AutoCAD
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance
- Company-sponsored life insurance
- Retirement security savings plan
- Short- and long-term disability programs
- Tuition assistance
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model.
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status.
