PLM Manager

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The Position:  The PLM Manager’s primary function is to manage all facets of the PLM environment at Great Dane including data interfaces to other corporate systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Set own standards of performance with direct accountability for final results with only administrative direction, OR Highly creative independent work involving basic research in scientific areas without direction.
• Manage the configuration, deployment, maintenance, and upgrades of CAD/PLM applications and processes.
• Develop interface architecture, design, and configure applications based on business requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze user needs to determine engineering and product data requirements, CAD and PLM functional requirements, process, and data modeling to meet user needs.
• Develop system queries and utilities to support user’s information searches.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and execution of PLM tools that meet established requirements.
• Implementation of CAD / PLM system changes.
• Provide training on new functionalities and upgrades.
• Provide specialized technical assistance on a daily basis.
• Actively work to improve daily processes.
• Ensure PLM systems integrity and manage all product configuration data and information throughout the product lifecycle.
• Responsible for the integrity of product definition data.
• Ensure proper security, archiving.
• Establish/maintain business partner relationships.
• Negotiate support contract terms.
• Work with Engineering to User support, standards development.
• Work with IT to system support, enhancement development.
• Work with Manufacturing to data consumption standards, manufacturing trials.
• Work with VAR to manage relationship for external support, licensing, etc.
• Work with Purchasing to data consumption standards, manufacturing trials.
• Develop and deploy systems, methodologies, standards, and processes that result in the ability to manage Engineering data for efficient and effective consumption.
• Work across multiple functional departments to research, develop and deploy technical advances in information technology mapped to business processes.
• Maintain a current and up-to-date knowledge of PLM technology developments in order to recommend innovations to improve the quality, economy, and effectiveness of Great Dane products and processes.
• Recognize discrepancies and/or problems with analysis, process mapping or system implementation results and works toward corrective action.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or IT related field.
• Experience:  Minimum 5 years’ experience within Great Dane (preferred).
• Skills:  Business process mapping and project management skills.
• Ability to apply industry best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral skills.
• Self-motivated.
• General understanding of engineering/manufacturing data requirements and design tools.
• Functional knowledge of design engineering/manufacturing applications and processes.
• Functional knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with CAD, PDM, and licensing tools (CATIA and SmarTeam).
• Travel: Occasional travel is required to provide onsite support and/or meetings. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer