PLM Application Engineer

$92,290 - $156,860/Yr

Disability Solutions - Rockville, MD

Part-time - Mid Level

Rockville, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The PLM Application Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) by leading technical efforts in product lifecycle management (PLM) for the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) weapon system. This position involves working on the TRIDENT II D5 OHIO CLASS submarine and the future COLUMBIA CLASS submarine replacement program, focusing on configuration management, process development, and requirements traceability. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to modernize policies and processes, ensuring the effective implementation of PLM technology to enhance system engineering processes and provide integrated digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work for PLM engineering solutions, including configuration management and process development.
• Ensure execution of configuration management processes across the lifecycle and report on project status.
• Collaborate with SMEs and IPTs to modernize policies and processes for PLM support.
• Support the transformation of paper-based documents to digital or model-based products.
• Research emerging trends and best practices in product lifecycle management.
• Develop and update PLM system requirement specifications and map new requirements to PLM capabilities.
• Perform verification and validation activities to analyze configuration gaps between legacy and transition systems.
• Coordinate the migration of design documents and work processes into a single Windchill PLM architecture.
• Prepare and facilitate training for internal and external users.
• Maintain knowledge of developments in PLM technology to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of work experience with PTC Windchill.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SSP Programs organization and working processes.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) IT network systems.
• 2+ years of work experience with PLM/CAD/DOORS integration and implementation.
• Intermediate experience with SysML development and implementation.
• Beginner to intermediate knowledge of 3D Modeling (preferably using Creo Parametric).
• Beginner to intermediate knowledge of DOORS.
• Experience in document to model-based transfer/conversion.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for awards