Arena PLM Configuration And Deployment Engineer

About the Role

We’re looking for a freelance Arena PLM Configuration and Deployment Engineer to turn business requirements into a working, documented solution. You’ll work closely with a PLM Senior SME Consultant and an Arena PLM Solution Architect.

The initial delivery target is 4–6 weeks for the agreed scope, alongside a 16-week onboarding program running in parallel.

What You’ll Do

• Configure the PLM foundation: Translate requirements into categories, attributes, numbering business rules, workflows, lifecycle phases and process statuses using supported Arena capabilities.

• Configure workspaces: Establish the Sandbox template as the reference configuration. Configure workspace(s) for Testing and Training with representative data and appropriate access, and apply approved configurations to Production.

• Test and deploy: Support functional and user acceptance testing, resolve issues, and deploy after technical review and release approval. Document workspace settings and verification results.

• Document and hand over: Maintain configuration and administrator guidance, provide handover, and participate in onboarding and design reviews with the Solution Architect.

Who you are

• Hands-on Arena PLM administration, configuration and deployment experience across multiple workspaces.

• Knowledge of categories, attributes, numbering, workflows, lifecycle/status concepts and permissions.

• Experience with testing and documentation, clear communication and independent delivery.

• Availability for the initial scope and agreed participation throughout the 16-week program.

Bonus points if you have: Experience with BOMs, engineering change management, document control, Arena imports or integrations, and freelance consulting.

What we offer

Ownership of an agreed delivery scope, close collaboration with a PLM Senior SME Consultant, and structured onboarding with an Arena PLM Solution Architect. Weekly commitment and commercial terms will be agreed

Apply Now

Send your CV, relevant Arena PLM project examples, earliest start date, weekly availability, availability across the 16-week program, and proposed hourly or daily rate to [Application link or email].

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