Design/Change Release Manager

Hernshead Recruitment
We are looking for an experienced design release manager to deliver design data from PLM Teamcenter to our procurement team and ERP SAGE 200, in a form that enables structured management of design release and BOM, and accurate procurement and stock management.
Responsibilities:
- Works as part of the design team across concurrent engine upgrade projects at various stages of design maturity to own:
- Design BOM availability, integrity, rationalisation and management
- BoM integration across business systems in conjunction with business system owners, including BOM structure to support successful kitting and build management
- Detailed design release plans in conjunction with Technical Project Leads to achieve target MRD, consolidating feedback for assemblies / upgrades for release
- CAD data including part numbering & description methodology
- Make-or-buy with support from Purchasing and indicating buy level in BOM
- Release of drawings in conjunction with designers, and processing of any further changes via change requests
- Identification of PLM release issues and opportunities for improvement, and develop these in conjunction with PLM owner
- Support of purchasing in rationalisation of standard parts and other continuous improvement
The person:
- Experienced in BOM and CAD data management in a PLM environment, ideally Teamcenter
- Experienced in use of CAD packages to interface with BOM content, Creo 4 would be an advantage but other packages can be considered
- Experienced in management of complex design releases, ideally in a mechanical engineering environment
- Experienced in the application of BOM and design data to achieve target MRD in conjunction with purchasing
- Has worked in an SME environment requiring hands on resolution of issues and an ability to work co-operatively and cross functionally to achieve business objectives