[Hiring] Product Data Operations Contractor @Peak Design

About Peak Design

About the job

Peak Design is looking for a detail-oriented Product Data Operations Contractor to support the stabilization and upkeep of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system (Arena). This role is focused on execution (cleaning, validating, and maintaining) product data so that our product, sourcing, and operations teams can move faster and make better decisions. The contract will last around 4 months.

This is not a product, engineering, or systems design role. It is an operational support role focused on accuracy, consistency, and throughput.

Key responsibilities:

• Clean, standardize, and upload historical parts and BOMs into Arena PLM
• Validate part metadata including naming, attributes, sourcing, and cost fields
• Upload and organize supporting documentation (2D drawings, tech packs, compliance docs, etc.)
• Prepare and release Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) under defined processes
• Resolve data errors and inconsistencies flagged during imports or reviews
• Support batch updates for cost or sourcing changes when needed
• Maintain clear documentation of processes, standards, and handoffs
• Provide weekly progress updates on assigned workload

What this role is NOT:

• No product design or engineering decision-making
• No CAD ownership or drawing creation
• No system configuration, scripting, or tool development
• No process or policy ownership

This role executes within clearly defined processes and standards.

Required skills and experience:

• 3+ years experience in data operations, product data management, ERP/PLM admin, or similar structured systems work
• High attention to detail and comfort working with complex structured data (parts, attributes, hierarchies)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow defined standards consistently
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, imports, and web-based systems
• Ability to work independently on repetitive, high-accuracy tasks
• Clear written communication and ability to document procedures

Nice to haves:

• Experience with PLM, ERP, or PDM tools (Arena, Centrics, NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
• Experience supporting hardware, apparel, or manufacturing organizations
• Familiarity with BOMs, part structures, or manufacturing data
• Experience working with U.S.-based teams across time zones

What success looks like:

By the end of the contract (4 months):

• Historical product data backlog is fully cleaned and migrated
• Ongoing data updates flow without persistent backlog
• Data quality issues are significantly reduced
• Processes are documented and transferable
• Product and Ops teams experience PLM as reliable rather than painful