Lead PDM Engineer

Location: Houston, TX Area We are partnering with an industry-leading engineering and manufacturing organization to identify a Lead Product Data Management (PDM) Engineer who will play a key role in driving product configuration control, engineering data governance, and lifecycle management initiatives across a complex product portfolio. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization that designs and manufactures mission-critical equipment used in demanding industrial environments. Key Responsibilities Lead Product Data Management (PDM) activities supporting engineering, manufacturing, and service organizations. Own product structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering documentation, and configuration management processes. Administer and optimize PDM/PLM systems, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and compliance with company standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage product releases, revisions, and engineering change processes. Support migration, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering data management tools and workflows. Develop and maintain best practices for CAD data management and product lifecycle governance. Work closely with design engineers, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to ensure accurate product configuration throughout the lifecycle. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and system users on PDM processes and tools. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of experience in Product Data Management, Configuration Management, Engineering Systems, or Product Lifecycle Management. Strong experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault . Experience managing product structures, BOMs, engineering drawings, and change control processes. Understanding of mechanical product development and manufacturing environments. Ability to drive process improvements and establish data governance standards. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience within power generation, industrial equipment, rotating equipment, energy, oil & gas, or heavy manufacturing industries. Exposure to PLM systems such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar platforms. Knowledge of ERP integration and engineering-to-manufacturing workflows. Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and product configuration management. What You'll Bring Strong technical leadership. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and business teams. Passion for improving engineering processes and product data quality. If you have a background in engineering data management, configuration control, and PDM/PLM systems and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, we'd like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr X4 Engineering