Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Analyst
- Full-time
Company Description
Job Description
The Square Hardware Team is looking for a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Analyst to join the PLM team. Our team is responsible for creating all Square Part Numbers, Bill of Materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), Deviations (DEV) within our PLM system (Arena) to ensure our Contract Manufacturers (CMs) & Suppliers are building all Square Hardware units with the correct parts & corresponding revisions of parts.
You will partner with internal teams and external partners on maintaining the configuration management for hardware programs starting from development and into mass production. You will report to the Lead PLM.
You will:
Lead PLM activities related to the development and successful release of Square products
Work closely with the cross-functional teams to ensure product designs are accurately documented within the Arena PLM System and communicated to our external partners
Manage the creation and processing of Bills of Materials (BOM), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), Deviations and Configuration Management activities by applying best practices of PLM principles during the support of New Product Introduction (NPI) as well as sustaining efforts
Work on multiple projects simultaneously
Assist with Arena PLM system development, maintenance and document control processes
Qualifications
You have:
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
3-5yrs direct experience managing product changes in a PLM environment such as Arena, or equivalent
Experience working on hardware products defining Bill of Materials structures and Configuration Management
Combination of organizational and detail-oriented skills when working on multiple projects
Proficient in MS Excel (Vlook-up, etc.)
Experience working with overseas vendors
Role Location
We want employees to be able to reside where they feel most creative and productive. Our Factory Operations team works across multiple time zones including Pacific Time, Eastern Time, and China Time.
This role is based in the United States and is open to all U.S-based individuals who can be effective partners with this team, including sharing and adjusting to typical working hours in Pacific Time.
Additional Information
Perks
At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources