PLM Engineer

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a PLM Engineer to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Sedro Woolley, Washington State. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The PLM Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems that enable efficient collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise systems. This role serves as a technical and functional liaison between engineering, IT, and production to ensure accurate and timely data flow throughout the product lifecycle—from concept and design through production and sustainment.

• Administer and maintain the PLM system (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, SAP ECTR, or similar), ensuring system performance, data integrity, and security
• Configure workflows, item types, release processes, and data integrations based on evolving business needs
• Support versioning, access control, and change management processes
• Work closely with IT and ERP teams to integrate PLM with downstream systems (e.g., SAP, MES, CAD systems, and document control platforms)
• Develop and maintain data mapping and transfer logic to ensure seamless flow of BOMs, part numbers, and revisions across platforms
• Participate in the definition and rollout of digital thread initiatives to connect design and manufacturing data
• Partner with engineering and production teams to standardize and document PLM processes across the enterprise
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve user experience, and reduce data redundancy
• Assist in system upgrades, migrations, and functional testing
• Provide technical support and training for engineering and operations personnel using PLM systems
• Develop user guides, best practices, and system documentation
• Act as a subject matter expert for PLM process questions and change management initiatives
• Work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality) to align PLM standards with corporate data governance policies
• Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) or similar forums to evaluate and implement system/process improvements
• Performs other duties as assigned 
• Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

QUALIFICATIONS

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• MUST BE U.S CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT FOR THIS POSITION.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required
•  3–7 years of experience supporting PLM systems in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter, SAP ECTR, or comparable PLM tools
• Understanding of CAD data management (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.) and product structures/BOMs
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to diagnose and resolve complex system and data issues
• Familiarity with scripting, SQL, or API-based integrations a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Salary range for this role is between $83,000 - $135,00, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities
• By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts 

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.