Product Definition Engineer

Product Definition Engineer (PLM & Configuration Management)

Job Description

The Product Definition Engineer serves as a key member of the Configuration Management team, responsible for managing the lifecycle of product-related objects within the PLM system. This role ensures that all objects are correctly related to the overall product structure and comply with all applicable policies and procedures. The position focuses on creating, structuring, and releasing PLM objects, supporting configuration management reviews, and contributing to the standardization of a complex plant-level product structure.

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert in the plant product structure within the PLM system, including top-level plant structures down to component-level details.
• Create and maintain PLM objects such as parts, specifications, design basis records, reference documents, supplemental documents, part numbers, drawing numbers, and change actions.
• Ensure all PLM objects link correctly to the overall product structure and support accurate bill of materials (BOM) and product configuration.
• Work closely with engineers to define and maintain the necessary attributes and metadata of PLM objects.
• Create and manage Change Actions in the PLM system to release objects to engineering and support change control processes.
• Maintain both standard design product structures and project-specific product structures within the PLM environment.
• Perform Responsible Configuration Management (RCM) reviews of technical documentation to ensure compliance with configuration management requirements prior to submittal.
• Coordinate configuration management activities with internal teams such as engineering, project management, sourcing, quality, and regulatory affairs, as well as external partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of configuration management processes, tools, and best practices within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Support quality requirements by participating in design reviews and by initiating and responding to corrective actions as needed.
• Assist engineering teams with revisions, change controls, restructuring, and movement of objects within the PLM system.
• Support the cleanup and preparation of existing PLM data, including parts, specifications, design basis documents, and reference documents, in anticipation of migration to a new PLM platform.
• Contribute to building and supporting a team focused on standardizing the plant product structure, including major systems such as nuclear island, turbine island, heating systems, cooling systems, piping, and pumps.
• Manage engineering documentation, including engineering change management and document management activities, to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality configuration and product data within agreed timelines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Essential Skills

• Associate's degree in engineering, business, data, or a closely related field.
• 1-3 years of experience working with PLM software, including creating objects and building BOM structures in any PLM system.
• 1-3 years of experience in configuration management, BOM management, or product structure management.
• Experience interfacing with manufacturing or engineering environments within a PLM system, ideally in build-to-order industries such as aerospace, defense, gas turbines, oil and gas, chemical plants, or EPC organizations.
• Hands-on experience creating PLM objects such as change actions, design records, supplemental documents, part numbers, and drawing numbers.
• Ability to work extensively within PLM to create objects, ensure correct product structure linkages, and release data to engineering.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with large, cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of design engineering processes and engineering lifecycle management.
• Experience with engineering change management and document management.
• Comfort working in a practical, "do-er" role focused on execution rather than purely strategic configuration management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLM systems such as Enovia, Teamcenter, Windchill, or equivalent platforms.
• CM certifications such as CMII, CMPIC, or similar credentials.
• Experience in roles interfacing with customers, regulators, and/or suppliers.
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to nuclear power plants.
• Proven ability to take ownership and responsibility for actions, deliverables, and results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document and explain configuration and product structure decisions.
• Self-starter mindset with a positive, can-do attitude and an inclusive, collaborative working style.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering quality work on schedule in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly, learn diverse organizational interfaces, and operate with professional astuteness and agility.
• Experience using communication and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with configuration management frameworks and best practices, including BOM structure management, configuration management reviews, and data change processes.
• Experience supporting or participating in transitions between PLM platforms and associated data cleanup activities.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fully remote work environment with no travel expected. You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, project management, sourcing, quality, and regulatory stakeholders, using digital communication and collaboration tools. The position supports the next generation development of new nuclear reactor technology and focuses on complex plant-level product structures, from top-level plant configurations down to component-level systems such as nuclear island, turbine island, heating systems, cooling systems, piping, and pumps. The work environment is fast-paced and matrixed, requiring effective virtual communication, strong organizational skills, and comfort working independently while remaining highly engaged with distributed teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Actalent

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