Forward Deployed Design Lead — Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

The role

The Forward Deployed Design Lead — PLM is embedded at customer sites to own the experience and implementation of Avathon's Product Lifecycle Management deployments. This person configures, implements, and improves how engineering and manufacturing teams interact with the AI layer across PLM environments.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end implementation of Avathon's AI platform within customer PLM environments
• Lead functional configuration of PLM-adjacent modules
• Set up and validate integrations between Avathon's platform and customer PLM systems
• Configure data pipelines from CAD/PDM sources and ERP systems
• Conduct go-live readiness checks
• Lead onsite discovery and process mapping sessions
• Produce implementation-grade design artifacts
• Design and validate end-user interfaces within Avathon's PLM-adjacent surfaces
• Design and execute role-specific onboarding programs
• Act as the day-to-day client contact for design, configuration, and adoption activities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related technical field
• Hands-on implementation or configuration experience with one or more enterprise PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA, SAP PLM, or Oracle Agile
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship

Nice to have

• 6+ years of experience in PLM implementation, industrial systems delivery, or a UX/design role embedded in client-facing delivery
• Deep functional knowledge of PLM processes: BOM management, engineering change management, product configuration, effectivity management, and revision control
• Proven ability to map as-is PLM workflows and facilitate cross-functional design sessions
• Strong UX and design execution skills (Figma preferred)
• Experience designing and delivering role-based training and onboarding programs for PLM users
• Familiarity with digital thread concepts
• Experience with MBSE methodologies (SysML, Cameo, Rhapsody) is a plus
• Comfort with agile delivery rhythms
• Excellent written communication
• Experience working in or closely with industrial engineering environments — manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, or defense — is highly valued

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) participation
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• All travel expenses covered per Avathon policy

About the company

Avathon is the leading Industrial AI autonomy platform, helping customers across heavy industries accelerate the journey toward autonomous operations. Their platform is built on a Computational Knowledge Graph foundation to power AI-driven applications.