PLM System Data Management & Configuration Control Leader

Job Description

The company specializes in the development of animal health management solutions. We are a multidisciplinary product company, a diverse team of ~450 closely collaborating scientists, AI experts, software, hardware, and mechanical engineers… working alongside veterinarians and other animal experts.

Our passion? Shaping the future of animal health and well-being (for much better!).

Our products and platforms identify trends and predict the likelihood of health outcomes for HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of animals each year, from pets, to poultry, farm animals, and even fish.

We provide actionable insights for veterinarians, farmers, and producers, changing the way people care for animals in 150 markets.

So, if you’re looking to work in a company that combines pioneering science and technology, dedicated colleagues, and animals, you’ll find it all here – come join us!

About The Role

The role is part of the knowledge and data management team at Engineering department part of the operation sector.

The position represents global PLM system & Configuration control leader with data analysis capabilities.

Lead & structure the data & knowledge management at global engineering located at Netanya site.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated PLM & Configuration control leader to take full ownership of our Product Lifecycle Management environment & tools, and drive excellence across our products data worldwide, workflows, and multi-system integrations.

This is a key leading & technical role at the heart of Engineering, Product, Operations, and IS. Perfect for someone who thrives on structure, accuracy, and designing scalable systems that support a fast-growing technology organization.

The position involves extensive communication interfaces, departments and functions in the company such as engineering, regulatory, logistic, procurement, quality, production (inhouse & CMOs), import & export, Legal, information systems, sub-contractors, RnD, Marketing, project managers.

Key Responsibilities

PLM & data system

• Serve as the company’s Team Center (by Siemens) PLM expert and system owner at Engineering.
• Define, configure, and maintain all system infrastructure Lifecycles, Workflows, Part types & attributes, User roles & privileges, Interfaceable attributes, processes.
• Lead continuous improvements, system upgrades, validation and automation.
• Provide PLM training, support, and guidance/User manuals to all relevant departments globally.
• Translate business needs into PLM configurations and workflows.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve product data quality and operational efficiency.
• Integration support – SAP, Altium, SolidWorks/edge, Silicon expert, Assent
• Mass Data migration (cleansing and loading)
• Data analysis & reports structuring
  
  

Data management, Documentation & Configuration Control

• Own and maintain the end-to-end configuration control process across all product lines.
• Ensure product data accuracy, consistency, and compliance across the entire lifecycle.
• Establish and enforce best practices for BOM management, change control, documentation, statuses and revision processes.
• Data management, support & share for global stakeholders, 3rd party, vendors & CMOs.
• ECR , ECO, MCO management
• New & Legacy products documentation.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience/ Required Knowledge & Skills

• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineer / Electronics Engineer is a must.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the engineering department at NPI activities and controlling multidisciplinary products through the PLC, and common engineering processes.
• Vast experience & deep knowledge in PLM systems – Mandatory (Siemens Team Center an advantage).
• Data base management oriented – analyzing, processing.
• High Excel capabilities
• Strong understanding of product configuration, engineering change processes, and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with systems integrations, validation, and UAT
• Ability to define structured systems, documentation frameworks, and scalable processes.
• Excellent communication & in person skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines.
• High attention to detail, ownership, and a passion for data accuracy.
• Deep understanding of operational & supply chain processes - manufacturing operations, planning, sourcing, contract manufacturers / OEM, supplier, quality.
• Fluent English & Hebrew (read, write, speak) is a must
• Ability to perform 1x1 & group trainings (online & F2F)
• Personal managing (an advantage)
  
  

Required Skills

Detail-Oriented, Engineering Processes, Information Systems Management, Manufacturing Processes, Procurement, Product Lifecycle, Siemens PLM

Preferred Skills

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Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

12/18/2025

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Requisition ID R376974