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Product Data Management Analyst

Simbe Robotics · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

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About Simbe Robotics

Backed by SOSV.

About the role

The Senior Product Data Management Analyst is a critical touch point between Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers for Simbe's robotic products, including the Tally autonomous shelf-scanning robot and its associated hardware ecosystem. This role owns the administration of Simbe's PLM tool and data, authors and drives change orders through approval, and enforces the documentation standards and processes that keep Simbe's hardware programs traceable and audit-ready as the company scales globally. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a PDM or Document Control Analyst administering a PLM tool on a world-class product change control team
  • Arena experience strongly preferred
  • Subject Matter Expert in PDM/PLM processes, including BOM structuring, revision/version management, material disposition, and supplier implementation
  • Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers across time zones and language barriers
  • Ability to excel in a high-velocity environment, maintaining focus and composure under pressure
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
More about this role

San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid — Burlingame office 2-3x/week required)

Must currently reside locally; this is not a remote-eligible role.

The Senior Product Data Management Analyst is a critical touch point between Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers for Simbe's robotic products, including the Tally autonomous shelf-scanning robot and its associated hardware ecosystem. This role owns the administration of Simbe's PLM tool and data, authors and drives change orders through approval, and enforces the documentation standards and processes that keep Simbe's hardware programs traceable and audit-ready as the company scales globally.

Author change orders — including ECOs, MCOs, and Deviations — with input from Engineering and Operations

Drive change orders through the full approval workflow, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to obtain timely sign-offs

Communicate changes to suppliers and contract manufacturers, and track their feedback including implementation and effectivity dates

Administer the Arena PLM tool, including user and supplier access, change order workflow definition, and approval matrix configuration

Serve as the business owner of the Item Master, BOM...

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