Enterprise Solution Architect - Windchill

change management data modeling Data Migration DevOps & CI/CD java Testing & Release Management CAD Integration, Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

• Define and own the target-state PLM architecture aligned with enterprise digital transformation goals

• Establish architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks for PLM

• Develop and manage a multi-year PLM roadmap and deployment strategy

• Aligning with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance teams

End-to-End Technical Leadership

• Act as the technical authority for the entire PLM program across:

• Windchill implementation

• CAD integrations

• ERP integrations

• Legacy data migration

• Lead architecture across multiple workstreams, vendors, and system integrators

• Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and constraints

Solution Design & Integration

• Architect robust integration solutions between Windchill and:

• CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor)

• ERP system

• Enterprise platforms (ThingWorx, Navigate)

• Define API strategy, middleware architecture, and integration patterns (REST, OData, event-driven)

• Ensure alignment with enterprise integration frameworks (ESB/iPaaS/microservices)

Data Migration & Governance:

• Define and lead the enterprise data migration strategy, including:

• Legacy system assessment and rationalization

• Data cleansing, enrichment, and harmonization

• Migration tooling (WBM, ETL tools)

• Establish data governance models, master data standards, and quality KPIs

• Ensure data integrity, traceability, and compliance across systems

Delivery, DevOps & Environment Strategy

• Define environment strategy (DEV, QA, UAT, PROD) and deployment models

• Establish CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for Windchill deployments

Program Execution & Support

• Oversee UAT, cutover planning, go-live, and hypercare support

• Ensure delivery meets timeline, budget, and quality objectives

• 15+ years of experience in PLM solutions

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with PTC Windchill architecture and implementation

• Proven track record of leading at least 2 large-scale, greenfield PLM transformation programs

• Has prior experience defining end to end data migration strategy and leading data migration workstream

• Had prior experience in defining CAD & ERP integration strategy with Windchill PLM and leading CAD/ERP integration workstream

Technical Expertise:

• Deep expertise in Windchill modules:

• PDMLink, MPMLink, Change & Configuration Management, BOM Management

• eBOM / mBOM Management, BOM synchronization

• Supplier Management

• Document Management

• CAD data management and visualization

Strong experience with:

• Integration technologies (REST APIs, OData, Info*Engine)

• Middleware platforms for integrations

• Java/J2EE architecture

• Oracle / SQL Server databases

• LDAP/Active Directory

• Apache/Tomcat

• Experience in Windchill clustering, performance tuning, and scalability design

• Oversee data modeling, metadata framework design, and security/ACL architecture.

• Partner with infrastructure teams for sizing, scaling, and performance optimization.

Technical Expertise:

• Engineering degree with 15+ years of experience in PLM with a minimum of 10+ years in PTC Windchill.

• Successfully led at least one (preferably multiple) large-scale greenfield Windchill implementations.

• Strong domain familiarity in engineering, manufacturing, and product development.

• Own Windchill solutioning and guide team including:

• PDMLink, PartLink, MPMLink, and Supplier Management

• Change management, configuration management, BOM management

• CAD data management and visualization

• Architect integrations between Windchill and:

• CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor)

• ERP/MES Systems (SAP, etc.)

• ThingWorx, Navigate, and IoT/digital thread environments

• WBM (Windchill Bulk Migrator)

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60.10/hour - $93.90/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.