PLM Engineering Manager
Core
Lead 3DEXPERIENCE customization, development, and high-level escalation support for Ford's engineering platform, guiding a team of developers and connecting business stakeholders with infrastructure and vendor teams.
Role type
Senior IC Engineering Manager (PLM Platform)
Builds
Customized 3DEXPERIENCE platform features, integrations, and stable production environments for Ford's engineering and manufacturing teams.
Domain
Industrial Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) / Enterprise Software
Required skills
3DEXPERIENCE platform architecture, MQL/TCL/EKL scripting, JVM diagnostics, incident management, team leadership, vendor escalation management, CI/CD pipelines, SQL performance tuning, JavaScript/UWA development
Preferred skills
Large language models and AI expertise, ITIL-aligned change management, automation tooling (Ansible/Terraform)
Technologies
3DEXPERIENCE, 3DSpace, 3DPassport, 3DDashboard, MQL, TCL, EKL, Java, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Oracle, SQL Server, Git, Jenkins, Tekton, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Terraform
Responsibilities
Lead design and delivery of 3DX customizations (data models, triggers, scripts); guide UI/widget development; own integrations and security model configuration; serve as final escalation point for critical incidents; lead root cause analysis and vendor escalations; oversee platform performance tuning and upgrade readiness; mentor and manage a team of 3DX developers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
