About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

PLM Admin & Config Mgr - 18923

Description

Description:

The PLM (Project Lifecycle Management) Admin is responsible for proposing, analyzing, planning and executing CAD/PLM process and technology changes to improve business performance and standardization. The Config Manager is responsible for managing the cross-departmental Change Control Board (CCB) for drawing changes supporting ART manufacturing. This includes being the focal for Engineering Change Request (ECR) submissions, tracking all CCB actions, assigning follow-up actions based on changes presented, and following up to identify and action items not completed. As the CCB process is integral to manufacturing, the CCB Coordinator is expected to maintain the processes and procedures to ensure they remain current.

What you will be responsible for:

• Chair the Change Control Board meeting. This includes scheduling, planning, communicating meeting agenda, following company procedures for the review, ensuring actions are documented / followed up on, and reviewing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain records and track CCB reviews and action items. Follow up with overdue actions to ensure completion.
• Develop and provide metrics on CCB operations to include submission, process, and follow up activities.
• Liaise between departments for all CCB related activities.
• Manage CCB related processes and procedures, ensuring change requests are submitted where necessary.
• Develop business justifications for CAD/PLM process and technology improvement initiatives
• Execute Value Stream Mapping or lean analysis of critical performance areas
• Project manage functional specifications, development, testing, training and deployment of new tools and processes
• Manage and report status of CAD / PLM project portfolio’s budgets, schedules and resource requirements
• Define, develop and manage data flow performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Build and maintain automated CAD/PLM performance test articles and benchmark performance
• Act as primary liaison with CAD/PLM users to author best practice guides, standards and operating procedures
• Develop and manage CAD/PLM skillset assessments and training programs and execute training sessions.
• Coordinate evaluation of new CAD/PLM product releases and supplementary modules
• Maintain data model and item master rulebook alignment with ERP systems
• Manage CAD/PLM user-based tracking & license compliance
• Recommend policy changes and new initiatives to management team
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

What you need to be successful in this role:

• BS Degree in Engineering or Business in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Five or more years’ experience of aerospace business operating processes with detailed knowledge of engineering, planning and engineering systems. Three (3) or more years’ experience in Aerospace Manufacturing Quality or related field. Any experience past three years is preferred.
• Good computer skills for use in typical business and MS office software applications.
• Advanced use of Excel or other related software for trend analysis and generation of metrics is desirable.
• A good general knowledge of ART’s business operating system with detailed knowledge of engineering, planning, and procurement operations methodology.
• Must have ability to read and comprehend blueprints, specifications, engineering documents, and other technical data.
• Adept at critical thinking utilizing advanced problem solving skills, situational analysis, investigation, and following up.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be capable of organizing and presenting materials in front of groups for project status and/or training purposes.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be available to work flexible schedule as job requirements dictate.
• Domestic travel may be required approximately 10% annually.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Previous experience with EPICOR ERP system.
• Proven track record of CAD/PLM project management and business analysis.
• Proven ability to organize and present operational or project status to leadership levels.
• Must have experience with managing CAD-PLM integration and CAD data reuse.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• Must be able to sit and work effectively at computer terminals for extended periods of time
• Must have manual dexterity to process materials and perform computer functions
• Must be able to climb stairs, lift and carry minimum of 35 lbs
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision are required
• Ability to distinguish color is required

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Job

: Operations

Primary Location

: United States-North Carolina-Greensboro-Aircraft Reconfig Technologies

Schedule

: Full-time

Overtime Status

: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.