Product Life Cycle and Document Control Manager

Position Summary

Red Cat Holdings, a leader in advanced drone technology, is seeking a Product Lifecycle (PLM) and Documentation Control Manager to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of our drone systems and related technologies. This role is responsible for managing products from initial concept and development, through production, sustainment, and end-of-life within the PLM system. The PLM/DC will collaborate across engineering, supply chain, operations, and customer support to ensure that Red Cat’s products remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with customer and mission needs.

At Red Cat Holdings, we are revolutionizing unmanned systems for mission-critical applications. Our teams thrive on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting those who rely on our technologies in the field. Join us to shape the future of drone technology while growing your career in a dynamic and impactful industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management

• Own and drive the product lifecycle process, from concept and design through release, upgrades, and obsolescence.
• Maintain product revision history, and documentation.
• Lead cross-functional reviews on product change proposals and manage change control processes (ECR/ECO).
• Leading the weekly change control board (CCB) meeting to discuss open change requests, risks, impacts, and review past changes.
• Drive and own the PLM processes as well as the PLM system, such as routing and approval processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with operations and supply chain to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and availability of parts across the lifecycle.
• Coordinate with quality and compliance teams to maintain standards (AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR/EAR, etc.).
• Work with the Quality Control group to ensure CARs, SCARs and NCRs meet quality standards outlined by the QMS.
• Assist in the submission of SOPs, WI's and FRMs to be used by multiple departments into the QMS.

Sustainment & Compliance

• Assist operations and supply chain in monitoring and management of component obsolescence, end-of-life planning, and supplier continuity.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives across product lines.
• Support regulatory, safety, and certification processes as needed (FAA, DoD, NDAA, etc.).

Data & Metrics

• Track and analyze key lifecycle metrics such as cost, reliability, number of NCRs opened, outstanding NCRs, closed NCRs and closure rates.
• Provide reporting and dashboards to leadership on lifecycle health, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, or equivalent related field experience.
• 5+ years of experience in product lifecycle management, preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PLM/ERP systems (Arena, Propel, SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, Agile, Delmia, Net-Inspect, etc.)
• Experience with change management (ECR/ECO), configuration management, and BOM control.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements (ITAR/EAR, AS9100, ISO9001).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Additional Desired Qualifications