Jabil
Intelligent Infrastructure
PrincipalPLMSystemsEngineer
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“Principal PLM Systems Engineer at Jabil. Skills: PLM systems, Windchill, BOM management, Change control. Manage L11 rack Bills of Materials (BOM). Integrate Excel-based BOMs into Windchill”
Industry & Context.
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in PLM systems, configuration management, release worklogs, and engineering change processes in complex engineering environments, Deep working knowledge of PLM tools (i. e. Windchill, Agile, SAP), Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, understanding of Excel, automation, BOM, mechanical systems, lifecycle management, and program management
Nice to Have
Experience supporting customer, regulatory, or quality audits, Fluent in Spanish, Familiarity with configuration challenges associated with product variants, options, and regional differences, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, data structuring), Solid understanding of product structure hierarchy (L0-L11) and configuration management, Familiarity with 3D CAD parts/assemblies and the parent/child relationship
What You'll Do.
Manage L11 rack Bills of Materials (BOM)
Integrate Excel-based BOMs into Windchill
Govern ECO/ECR processes
Build and maintain centralized engineering data repository
Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
Ensure accurate BOMs are enabled for MRP
Act as primary source for released product data
Partner with engineers for alignment
Support rapid execution of engineering changes
Define and enforce naming conventions
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs
Initiate change notices to release BOMs
Lead database design and deployment
Manage technical documentation
Build customized data environments
Create APIs or macros
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Collaborate closely with Solutions Architects; Collaborate closely with Factory Product Engineers; Partner with mechanical, electrical, and integration engineers; Work directly with rack integration, power, and electrical team members; Share best practices
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Effective at presenting information; Respond to management, clients, and public queries
Process & Methodology
Program management, Assess projects, Articulate risks, Develop project milestones
Full Job Description
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. **How will you make an impact?** * We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented **Principal PLM Systems Engineer** within the **Intelligent Infrastructure Segment**. * You will possess a deep experience in Windchill, configuration management, and large-scale data integration. * As the **Principal PLM Systems Engineer** will own the end-to-end management of L11 rack Bills of Materials (BOM), including the seamless integration of Excel-based BOMs into Windchill and the governance of ECO/ECR processes across internal and external stakeholders. * You will also bring a strong background in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, data structuring, and change control, along with the ability to build and maintain a centralized engineering data repository for L11 hardware. * Success in this role requires a combination of technical rigor, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration from NPI to production to sustaining. **What will you do?** **BOM Management:** * Manage complex BOMs, ideally in hardware, rack integration, or systems-level environments (L11/L12). * Own and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs). * Collaborate closely with Solutions Architects and Factory Product Engineers to ensure accurate BOMs are enabled for MRP. * Act as the primary source and gatekeeper for released product data, preventing uncontrolled changes, or data misalignment.
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