POSITION SUMMARY:

This co-op position will assist IT with the execution of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives in support of R&D/Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Assurance business functions which include the following:

• Analyze, identify, document pain points & potential opportunities to improve existing New Product Development (NPD) & Sustaining Engineering (SE) processes
• Technical landscape assessments on legacy CAD & Document/BOM management technologies, document the data models & volumes of data for each data type
• Re-engineering, designing improved, future state NPD & SE processes in accordance with industry best practices
• Developing, documenting requirements for a PLM solution to enable, automate the future state NPD & SE processes
• Scripting & executing Quality Assurance testing for in-process, PLM-related projects

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Work under the direction of the PLM BA & PLM Solution Architect to assist with the following:
• Model business processes using graphical modeling tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio), capture key metrics, help prioritize process improvement opportunities
• Document outcomes, decisions, requirements for process improvements & enabling PLM-related technologies in a workshop setting
• Prepare & support demonstrations of electronic BOM & Change Management scenarios using PLM software
• Coordinate & collaborate with legacy system owners for Solidworks CAD, Solidworks PDM & MasterControl (document & change control) systems to analyze & document existing data models & counts for each data type
• Execute Quality Assurance test scripts for in-process PLM projects

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Regular and predictable work performance
• Ability to work under fast paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgment
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others

• Additional duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in a STEM, college degree program with an interest in gaining experience in any combination of R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance disciplines & enabling technologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel & Visio applications
• Fundamental understanding of relational database architecture & ability to learn, perform basic SQL query scripting
• Experience, basic understanding of CAD & supporting tools (e.g., Solidworks, AutoCAD)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exposure to any Enterprise software package. Examples: PLM, CRM, ERP

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check