Lead Solution Architect, Product Engineering & PLM (United States)

Overview

Lead architecture and integration of PLM and product engineering systems

Key Responsibilities

• data integration
• monitoring tools
• generative ai
• devops automation
• cad integration
• api development

Tasks

-Build seamless product data flows between engineering (PLM), commerce (PIM), Integration (ex, MuleSoft), ERP, MDM, and customer-facing applications. -Incorporate monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Grafana, ElasticSearch, Power BI) to support operational transparency and product data service reliability. -Explore and apply Generative AI to accelerate attribute creation, component matching, and intelligent product metadata transformation. -Implement DevOps automation, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure provisioning (IaC), and deployment strategies. -Enable end-to-end integration between CAD/EDA tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks, PTC Creo) and PLM platforms to support design traceability and digital thread workflows. -Partner with security, data governance, and business stakeholders to enforce standards, ensure compliance, and support scalable innovation. -Perform duties with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities effectively, and delegate tasks as needed. Guide other engineers and inspire team members to achieve individual and team goals. -Lead the organization to design, develop & deploy Generative AI applications, integrating with various enterprise-grade semantic search across document repositories. -Drive integration architecture using MuleSoft, RESTful APIs, or similar platforms to ensure robust, secure connectivity across systems. -Serve as an advisor and thought leader across product and engineering domains, enabling teams to execute efficiently on complex data and system requirements. -Establish and standardize processes for creating, managing, and distributing high-quality Product Master Data. -Define standards for architecture documentation using modeling tools, methods, and industry best practices – C4 models, etc. -Lead the selection, integration, and governance strategy for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms that support the global product engineering team, product catalog syndication, and attribute enrichment. -Design and evolve scalable architecture for managing multi-level products, configurable products, and engineering hierarchies within PLM systems (e.g., PTC Windchill) and PIM systems. -Build high-performance RESTful APIs and streaming microservices for real-time data processing and distribution. -Serve as the key point of contact & solution architect for the product engineering domain - across all product areas, including Parts & Components, Product Catalog, Bills of Materials (BoMs), CAD integrations, and Product Master Data (PIM).

Requirements

• azure
• docker
• kubernetes
• azure devops
• mulesoft
• .net

What You Bring

-Skilled in Azure cloud-native architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices-based design. -Available to work onsite and travel based on business needs. -Excellent communication and leadership skills, proven ability to align cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Manufacturing, ERP, and Commerce. -Proven track record leading Altium upgrades and integrations with Git repositories, Windchill, and enterprise systems. -Demonstrated success in data governance, product master data management, and global data migration initiatives, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability. -Expertise in integration architectures using MuleSoft, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems for cross-platform connectivity. -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. -Hands-on experience with CAD/EDA integrations across Creo, SolidWorks, Altium, and ThingWorx, enabling seamless design-to-manufacturing workflows. -Proficiency with Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code (ARM/Bicep). -Strong understanding of .NET technologies, including .NET Core & .NET Framework. Experience with Agile development methodologies. -10+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture with a strong focus on PLM, PIM, and product data ecosystems in a global B2B model. -Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including backlog management, sprint ceremonies, and delivery transparency. -Deep expertise in PTC Windchill PLM, including product structures, change/configuration management, and BOM management (eBOM, mBOM, pBOM translations). -Strong background in Product Information Management (PIM) for product catalog syndication, attribute enrichment, and commerce/ERP alignment.

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