Mgr, PDM

Company: Exemplis

Department: Product Engineering

Location:

Cypress, CA, US, 90630

Work Designation: Hybrid

Salary Range: $89,638.00 - $134,456.00

Position Summary:

Use your collaborative skills to lead an interdepartmental team down the path of perfect change implementation while using your technical skills to keep us on the cutting edge of PDM & CAD technology. Learn and implement existing processes to safeguard the accuracy of our critical technical information while working with key stakeholders to continually develop, document and apply process improvements. This hybrid role requires three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday) onsite at our Cypress, CA headquarters, with the remaining two days remote.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Own the Engineering Change and Document Control process for our entities across the globe.
Lead the interdepartmental Change Review Board team in the process of reviewing and approving changes in a systematic and timely manner.
Establish best practices in terms of CAD database document flow and retention. Optimize folder structure and minimize workflows
Ensure the continual accuracy of PDM and ERP data by developing, training and auditing processes and procedures
Administrate SolidWorks EPDM and the CAD database. Establish and control licenses and user permissions.
Work with inside and outside entities to install and train on software and version updates
Coordinate the implementation of changes with various departments throughout the companies as well as suppliers. Cost and disruption should be minimized while maximizing the accuracy of BOM’s.
Collaborate with Engineering personnel to document and deliver supplier reviews based on departmental measurables. Clearly present the reviews to global suppliers and coach them on improvement.
Assume ownership and responsibility for the integrity of information and data entering PDM and other change information locations. Regularly perform audits and resolve incomplete or inconsistent data issues.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Required Qualifications:

5+ years’ experience in SolidWorks and EPDM administration
3+ years’ experience in Change Control
1+ year experience in cross functional team leadership
Ongoing record of certifications and training in version releases of above software’s
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Previous project management history

Working Conditions:

General office environment
Occasional nights or weekend work may be required

Physical Requirements:

Occasional light lifting required

Perks and Benefits:

We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.

In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits.

Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education.
Hybrid Work Schedule: We support employee needs and their work/life balance so we offer the flexibility to work remotely while being onsite as needed for “collaboration days.”
Health Insurance: We offer a variety of health insurance options (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for all of our team members. Eligible the first month following your start date.
401(k): We match 100% up to 3% and then 50% of the next 2% deferred.
Time Off: Taking time off to recharge is a must whether it is for your personal health or vacation; paid time off starts accruing day 1!
Observed Holidays: 10 company observed holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Employee Discounts: We offer discounts to our employee across all of our product lines.
Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate!
Tuition Scholarships: Partnership with UMASS Global for 10%-20% off tuition for you and/or your family.

About Us:

It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. Over 25 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating, Timbuk2, X-Chair, Maverick, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park.
From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else.
Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today.
Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.