PLM Administrator

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

The below is a position with Weil-Mclain, a division of the Marley-Wylain Company. Weil-McLain is an industry leading manufacturer of high efficiency, condensing boilers. With a 140 year history coupled with innovation through digital solutions and climate conscious initiatives, we provide reliable comfort heating solutions for residential and commercial use.

How you will make an Impact

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Administrator at Patterson-Kelley, you will oversee our PLM processes. You will work closely with multiple cross-functional groups to support the quality, safety, and timely delivery of all Patterson-Kelley products. You will be responsible for ensuring that our design and drafting teams produce high-quality, innovative, and efficient designs, and that our PLM system is optimized for seamless product development and lifecycle management.

What you can expect in this role

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Technical Support

• Review and manage 2D draft production prints of conceptual/prototype 3D models from engineering group from initial prototype release through to production release
• Manage technical documentation in PLM system
• Facilitate and manage the ECR/ECN process
• Maintain product structure/bill of materials (BOM) in PLM and ERP systems
• Manage PLM and CAD licensing structure and users
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues that arise in the PLM system
• Coordinate PLM updates, patches, and testing with IT group

2. Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Create new and improve existing standard work procedures.
• Be an enthusiastic change agent for implementing new policies, procedures, and technologies
• Provide periodic status updates on projects to the Engineering Manager
• Offer innovative solutions to technically complex problems
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 3+ years 3D CAD modeling experience and 2D CAD drafting experience
• 3+ years experience using a PLM and ERP system
• 3+ years experience creating and maintaining BOM's

Education

• Associates Degree in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Drafting and Design Technology or related field
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate strong computer skills: Creo, Solidworks, Windchill PLM, JD Edwards, Microsoft Office applications
• Work collaboratively within, and external to, the Engineering Department and several different departments daily.
• Commitment to full product lifecycle management.
• Ability to incorporate and manage multiple formats into the complete product definition: vendor manuals, vendor data sheets, vendor specifications, specifications, 2D drawings, 3D models, etc.
• Highly motivated to provide project deliverables on time and be able to establish priorities when multiple deliverables coincide.
• Ability to communicate project status updates in a team environment.
• Interest and ability to contribute to evolving work processes.
• Demonstrates strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Understanding of the process of engineering revisions, engineering change notices, engineering deviations and the corresponding impact on manufacturing
• Understanding of inventory control techniques and knowledge of implications of BOM accuracy, inventory accuracy, and material transactions/movement within the factory
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy required

Travel & Working Environment

• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
• Manufacturing Environment frequently require use of foot and eye protection when in production areas

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT Weil-Mclain®

Weil-Mclain® is a leading North American Brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial and institutional buildings since 1881. The related companies have manufacturing facilities in Michigan City, Indiana and Eden, North Carolina, along with regional sales offices throughout the United States and an administrative office in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Building on a reputation of quality and innovation, we are committed to creating Simplified Solutions for our Complex World™.

TOTAL REWARDS

What's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. Our benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Results

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT OUR COMPANIES

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.