AprilAire · 5 hours ago
Business Systems Manager
Sun Prairie, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAprilAire is currently seeking a Business Systems Manager - PLM Administrator to lead a team focused on engineering documentation and data management. The role involves overseeing the administration of engineering software, managing a CAD design group, and ensuring the stability of engineering systems.
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Hiring Manager
Claudine Baccheschi, SHRM-CP (she/her)
Responsibilities
Owning the software and administration of Engineering Documentation Software - mainly SolidWorks and PTC’s Windchill
Being the expert for the Engineering MCAD design software and PLM
Managing a team assigned with the creation & maintenance of models and drawings within SolidWorks and housed within Windchill
Own the Change Management process and integration into the ERP/MRP system
As the owner of the PLM system, ensure that the system meets the needs of the broader organization
Own the Engineering Change Management process which is administered through PLM
Lead the CAD design group ensuring accuracy with BOM’s, 3D models, and Engineering Drawings
Ensure the Engineering Systems are running in a stable manner - minimizing downtime and issues that could interrupt operations
Provide leadership for the CAD group by providing guidance and direction on the drawing quality, model quality and BOM structure
Be hands-on with your team to drive through project obstacles, solve problems, and be accountable for project KPI’s
Lead the relationship with outside vendors providing support for the PLM software as well as the SolidWorks system
Oversee the planning, organize and manage work plans of the design team
Gain expertise with the ERP system and provide guidance and direction on the creation of the parts & bills of materials
Provide input to project budget, resource identification, and schedules
Provide ongoing guidance and direction to the CAD design team to ensure operational and technical excellence
Provide status and information to keep stakeholders informed and engaged of progress, status on key activities
Provide prompt communication to stakeholders on important event occurrences
Troubleshoots and resolves issues with the CAD design and PLM systems and provides technical support
Be the subject matter expert on SolidWorks and Windchill
Support manufacturing and operations - especially in the delivery of drawings, change management, and other relevant design data
Ensure quality of BOM’s transferred into the ERP system
As needed, provide product and process expertise
Identify opportunities for increased workflow efficiencies and best practices
Hire, train and supervise design team
Inspires and motivates design team through building relationships and consistently communicating business objectives and updates
Provides designers with clear and consistent direction with regards to goals and objectives, standards, and schedules
Qualification
Required
Owning the software and administration of Engineering Documentation Software - mainly SolidWorks and PTC's Windchill
Being the expert for the Engineering MCAD design software and PLM
Managing a team assigned with the creation & maintenance of models and drawings within SolidWorks and housed within Windchill
Own the Change Management process and integration into the ERP/MRP system
As the owner of the PLM system, ensure that the system meets the needs of the broader organization
Own the Engineering Change Management process which is administered through PLM
Lead the CAD design group ensuring accuracy with BOM's, 3D models, and Engineering Drawings
Ensure the Engineering Systems are running in a stable manner - minimizing downtime and issues that could interrupt operations
Provide leadership for the CAD group by providing guidance and direction on the drawing quality, model quality and BOM structure
Be hands-on with your team to drive through project obstacles, solve problems, and be accountable for project KPI's
Lead the relationship with outside vendors providing support for the PLM software as well as the SolidWorks system
Oversee the planning, organize and manage work plans of the design team
Gain expertise with the ERP system and provide guidance and direction on the creation of the parts & bills of materials
Provide input to project budget, resource identification, and schedules
Provide ongoing guidance and direction to the CAD design team to ensure operational and technical excellence
Provide status and information to keep stakeholders informed and engaged of progress, status on key activities
Provide prompt communication to stakeholders on important event occurrences
Troubleshoots and resolves issues with the CAD design and PLM systems and provides technical support
Be the subject matter expert on SolidWorks and Windchill
Support manufacturing and operations - especially in the delivery of drawings, change management, and other relevant design data
Ensure quality of BOM's transferred into the ERP system
As needed, provide product and process expertise
Identify opportunities for increased workflow efficiencies and best practices
Hire, train and supervise design team
Inspires and motivates design team through building relationships and consistently communicating business objectives and updates
Provides designers with clear and consistent direction with regards to goals and objectives, standards, and schedules
Highly skilled in the Administration of CAD and PLM software - preferably SolidWorks and Windchill, respectively
Experienced with and passionate about leading, managing and mentoring teams
Experienced with and passionate about leading, managing and PLM and Engineering Documentation systems through PLM
Experienced with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and the interaction with PLM systems
Ability to read and generate specifications and drawings including physical, operational, reliability, and performance; the ability to prepare creative multiple solutions to problems presented
A minimum of 10 years of combined experience in CAD and PLM administration
A minimum of an associates degree in a related field, bachelor's degree preferred
Adept at overseeing multiple ongoing projects
Deadline-driven and with excellent problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills
Knowledgeable about physical product development
Business acumen
Have 3+ years managing a team of at least 5 individuals
Ability to use, Excel, Word, and Power Point
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Preferred
Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, preferred but not required
Statistical skills (means, standard deviations, power, and sampling); preferred but not required
Company
AprilAire
Aprilaire provides healthy air systems to maintain the indoor air quality in homes.
501-1000 employees
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