Assistant Manager-R\\u0026D process specialist-PLM

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****Job Description**** 1. BASIC ROLE DETAILS - Position Title Assistant Manager - R&D Process & Digitalization Grade: JE is to be done - Business Group / Division/ Department Research & Development - Location Thane - This Role Reports to Head R&D Process & Digitalization - This Role Supervises - - 2. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE - The Process & Digitalization Team, part of R&D, plays a key role in supporting the various business verticals in the management of Technical Product Information in the New Product Development Process in the best way. The team has a leading role in the implementation of Best Practices in the usage of PLM in Blue Star. - We are seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused Junior PLM Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting our end-users across our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Mechanical Computer-Aided Design systems, including Windchill, Celoxis, and their Blue Star customizations. You will be a key player in ensuring our engineering and design teams can leverage these tools effectively to achieve their objectives. - Role Position in the Organization (enclose a copy of the organization chart) 3. IDEAL PROFILE - Educational Qualification Essential Engineering Graduate - Mechanical or Industrial Engineering - Preferred Engineering Graduate + - Total Experience Required 5 Yrs Relevant Experience 4 Yrs - Functional / Technical Expertise - Strong understanding of Windchill''s underlying architecture and components. - Knowledge on Azure and ALM tools will be plus - Expertise in configuring Windchill modules, including workflows, lifecycles, access control policies, business rules, UI, and data models. - Hands-on experience with CAD data management and integrations (e.g., Creo, Autodesk, SolidWorks, Altium). - In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with core Windchill modules such as PDMLink, MPMLink, PartsLink, SUMA. - Plan and Execute User Acceptance Tests for bug fixes coming from the IT Supplier - Share knowledge internal/external to the team - An understanding of customization principles is essential, particularly as they relate to Bluestar customizations. - Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, characterized by a systematic and logical approach to issue diagnosis and remediation - Should be able to understand the different Concepts of PLM Workflow Management, Classification, Product Structure, Search & Re-use etc. - Very good knowledge and experience of the market areas (HVAC, Consumer electricals etc.) - Understanding of the business processes like NPD, Stage Gates, Design Review, Drawing Approval etc. - Behavioral / Leadership Competency - Being an individual contributor, the position holder is an epitome of built on trust. - Highly motivated & self-initiator with good communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. - Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. - Stakeholder Management - Collaboration & Networking - Self-Leadership: Demonstrates high self-drive, being a self-starter - Strong Communication - MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Key Deliverables for this position - Execute the configuration, testing, and deployment of new PLM features, workflows (e.g., Change Management - ECN/ECO), and data structures as defined in the digitalization roadmap. - Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of the PLM environment, including user accounts, access controls, and security settings. - Support the integration points between PLM (e.g., bill of materials, product data) and other enterprise systems like SAP (ERP). - Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating detailed PLM-related process documentation, user manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Ensure adherence to the established Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECO) and Stage-Gate/NPD governance processes within the PLM system. - Verify that design documentation, test records, and product files maintain configuration control and are audit-ready within the system. - Monitor and audit the quality and completeness of product data (e.g., part numbers, specifications, design files) within the PLM system. - Generate and maintain operational reports and dashboards on PLM utilization, data quality metrics, and ECN/ECO cycle times. - Provide Level 1/2 technical support to end-users on PLM system usage, troubleshooting, and issue resolution. - Deliver regular training and capability-building sessions for engineering teams on new PLM features, processes, and best practices to drive adoption. - Collect and analyze user feedback to identify system and process gaps for continuous improvement. - Develop detailed user requirement specifications, test scripts, and rollout plans for minor PLM enhancements or upgrades. - Coordinate testing activities (e.g., User Acceptance Testing - UAT) for new PLM implementations with cross-functional teams. Key Performance Indicators - System Reliability, Performance & Upgradation: PLM System Uptime & Stability - Process Efficiency: Average Cycle Time for ECN/ECO Processing - User Adoption & Support: PLM user support response & resolution time, Mandatory PLM training program completion rate - Implementation Success: On-time Completion of Assigned PLM Tasks/Sprints - 5. - KEY INTERACTIONS - With Whom Brief Description - External - External consultants, if deployed - Digitalization projects consultants - Software providers - Internal - Vertical leaders - Program & Project managers - R&D Specialists & Engineers - 6. WORKING CONDITIONS (PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMAND) - Office based environment and Regular travel to various R&D office locations and factories - 7. AUTHORITY - INDICATE THE APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR THIS POSITION, IF ANY. - People NA - Financial Adviser for software platform selection, annual maintenance, upgrades and optimization. - 8. ACCOUNTABILITY & CHALLENGES - Key Financial Accountabilities - Cost Optimization a