Product Lifecycle Management Consultant

Job Title: BOM / PLM Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented BOM / PLM Engineer to manage and maintain product structures, Bill of Materials (BOM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) data across the product development lifecycle. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams such as design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality to ensure accurate product data, configuration control, and engineering change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and manage Bill of Materials (BOM) structures in the PLM/ERP system.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity for parts, assemblies, and product configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Change Notices (ECN) in PLM systems.
• Support product lifecycle processes from concept through production and service.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure proper product documentation.
• Maintain part numbering systems, revisions, and version control.
• Ensure proper release of engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Support configuration management and product traceability.
• Assist with new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring BOM readiness and documentation compliance.
• Perform BOM audits and validation to maintain system accuracy.
• Coordinate with ERP teams to ensure PLM–ERP data synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with BOM management and PLM systems.
• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, Agile PLM, Arena, or similar).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of product structure and configuration management.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.