PLM Implementation Specialist

About the role

The PLM Team, part of Product Development Solutions under Digital Engineering and Innovation (DEI), plays a key role in establishing the SKF Vision “A world of reliable rotation”, by supporting the SKF Business Community in the management of the Technical Product Information in the full value chain.

The individual will lead PLM Implementations in different Business Areas within SKF. This involves managing the Implementation/roll-out(s) with high level of technical competence through the process of capturing requirements, implementing solutions and ensuring the Business teams are using the tool throughout the process. This also involves participation in Global initiatives aimed at implementing new technologies/modules.

Responsibilities

• Able to support region specific business demand/request (Americas) and solve incidents in PLM and CAD environment
• Engage and drive PLM project initiatives/strategy for local/global teams and drive to closure
• Initiate & coordinate training/webinar and execute SKF specific training utilizing the in-depth knowledge of PDMLink to the user community
• PLM Implementation: Configure/implement PDMLink solution(s) to suit business needs, Understand the functionalities of SKF key PLM customizations, Ensure the solution is moved through the staging process (start with the Dev server, move to QA and to PROD) supported by thorough test plan to get acceptance of the implemented solution. Be part of the PLM team to verify/validate applications during release/roll-out(s)
• Stakeholder Management: Interact with external suppliers and SKF stakeholders during PLM implementations. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and provide regular updates on program progress. Be recognized and be a champion (SPOC) for Business teams
• Change Management: Support change management initiatives, including training, communication, and support. Act as a champion for user experience, ensuring smooth transitions and high satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor(s) or Master degree in (Mechanical, Electronics or Computers) Engineering stream
• 10-12 Years of relevant work experience in PLM (preferably Windchill)
• 3-5 years of proven experience in actively developing and implementing PLM solutions in the business
• Highly motivated & self-initiator to achieve planned results & business objectives
• Able to communicate effectively with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization setup; Being an individual contributor, the position holder is an epitome of “Doing things correctly” & “Right from me”

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven experience of defining and implementing Windchill solutions with CAD (preferably Creo)
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated working experience in defining and implementing core PLM Modules (Part/BOM management, CAD management, ECM management, Document Management, Workflow Management, Classification & Options and Variant Mgmt.,)
• Working Knowledge of CAD integration with Windchill (Creo/Workgroup manager)
• Able to analyse the business process and map to the PLM standard defined in SKF
• Able to spin-off quick turnaround of Proof of concepts (PoC) via agile process showcasing speed and urgency
• Quickly understand the characteristics (way of working, design/review processes, methods used) in the product development/engineering teams
• Able to plan and manage the execution of the end-end Implementation via SAF(e) methodology
• Knowledge of engineering processes (ETO, CTO & ATO), Application Engineering process, Sales process is preferred
• Exposure to Agile process and methodology is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Thingworx/Navigate can be an added advantage