Senior Product Data Engineering Analyst

Parker Hannifin - Akron, OH

Full-time - Senior

Akron, OH

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Product Data Engineering Analyst at Parker Aerospace will play a pivotal role in leading the control and management of engineering design data, particularly focusing on the Engineering Change Management process. This position is responsible for establishing a cohesive Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) vision and strategy that aligns with the engineering department and the broader business objectives. The analyst will also provide essential mentoring and training to all engineering staff regarding the effective use of SAP and SmarTeam, ensuring that the team is well-equipped to manage product data efficiently. In this role, the Senior Product Data Engineering Analyst will support the development and execution of PDM/PLM policies and procedures, maintaining written operating procedures that govern PLM functions. The analyst will assist in maintaining and configuring PDM system data and functions, which includes user administration, lifecycle rules, electronic workflows, schema modifications, basic scripting, and first-tier user support. A strong proficiency in CATIA is required to establish and support best practices with SmarTeam integration and the eventual transition to Enovia 3D Experience integration. The analyst will work closely with the IT department to ensure the correct configuration of systems and will support all engineering PDM-related internal and external audits. Additionally, the role involves managing data control SAP functions, which encompass engineering change records, document records, bills of materials, and material masters, while ensuring compliance with Export Control and Trade Secret functionalities. The analyst will also audit product data in SAP to maintain data integrity and manage the migration of product data from existing systems into SmarTeam and SAP, while overseeing legacy systems. While the primary focus of PDM will be engineering, the role will expand into managing product data across other functional areas. The Senior Product Data Engineering Analyst will actively participate as a member of the management team, contributing to the development and realization of departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals, and outcomes. Supporting the engineering organization in delivering design products in accordance with program demands is crucial, which includes the creation and maintenance of 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Material. The analyst will ensure that Design Drafting standards are upheld and that the Standards Committee operates effectively. Special projects may also be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of PDM/PLM policies and be responsible for the execution of these policies and procedures.
• Maintain the written operating procedures which explain and control the PLM functions.
• Assist with maintaining and configuring PDM system data and functions, including user administration, life-cycle rules, electronic workflows, schema modifications, basic scripting, and first tier user support.
• Be well versed in the use of CATIA to establish and support best practices with the SmarTeam integration and eventual Enovia 3D Experience integration.
• Work closely with IT to ensure correct system configuration.
• Support all engineering PDM-related internal and external audits.
• Provide in-house engineering centric SAP and SmarTeam training.
• Manage data control SAP functions which includes engineering change records, document records, bills-of-materials, material master's and the classification of these records.
• Audit the product data in SAP to guarantee the integrity of the data.
• Manage the migration of product data from existing systems into SmarTeam (and eventually Enovia 3D Experience) and SAP.
• Actively participate as a member of the management team, assisting with the development and realization of departmental strategic and resourcing plans, budgets, goals, and outcomes.
• Support the Engineering organization to deliver design products in accordance with program demands, including the creation and maintenance of 3-D models, 2-drawings and Bills-of-Material.
• Ensure that Design Drafting standards are maintained, and that the Standards Committee is functioning properly.
• Carry out special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in PDM/PLM
• Experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience (recommended)
• Working knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment
• Good planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management skills

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate investing
• Competitive annual bonus incentive plan
• Health benefits effective day 1!