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# Lead, Configuration & Release Engineer

- **Company:** Onto Innovation
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $96,800.0 - $145,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Configuration Management, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Architecture, Power BI, Windchill, SAP Integration Solutions, PTC Windchill, Data Analytics, Creo, Data Objects, Custom Reports
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/51644145-4488-4b07-a007-58ff6b2da9ce

## About the Role

* Experience: 5+ years in Configuration Management, PLM Administration, or Mechanical Design Support within a complex hardware environment (semiconductor, robotics, or aerospace preferred).
 * Technical Expert: Advanced hands-on proficiency in PTC Windchill (Administration, workflow management, and report generation).
 * CAD & Standards: Proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD with a focus on large assembly management. Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and 2D drawing management.
 * System Knowledge: Deep understanding of PLM data objects, including the logic of Phantoms, Subassemblies, and Make vs. Buy procurement triggers.
 * Communication: Strong cross-functional skills; comfortable coordinating technical initiatives across multiple global subsystem teams.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

## Description

* System Governance: Act as the primary administrator for PDM and PLM (Windchill), serving as the system of record for the product lifecycle, engineering BOMs, and part libraries.
 * Data Architecture: Oversee part number creation, lifecycle state governance, and user access control. Manage the functional application of Part Types, Phantoms, and Subassemblies.
 * Integration Management: Synchronize data between PLM, ERP, and CAD systems to ensure a single source of truth for product data across the global organization.
 * Digital Transformation: Lead end-to-end Windchill implementations and drive transformation initiatives, managing program governance, milestones, and executive reporting.

Change Management & Design Integrity

 * Promotion & Workflow: Own the engineering change process (ECO/ECN). Drive the Promotion Request process in Windchill and develop custom reports to track release cycles and system metrics.
 * Technical Review: Review engineering drawings prior to release to validate clarity, dimensioning, and GD&T compliance (ASME Y14.5).
 * NPI Support: Support NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) by ensuring BOM and drawing readiness, collaborating cross-functionally with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
 * Make/Buy Strategy: Collaborate with Supply Chain to manage Make/Buy attributes, ensuring the PLM-to-ERP integration correctly triggers procurement or production.

Standards & Training

 * Best Practices: Develop and maintain CAD/PLM best practice guides and conduct training sessions to ensure consistency across all global engineering teams.
 * Data Analytics: Leverage Excel and Power BI to create dashboards that visualize configuration health and identify bottlenecks in the release process.