We are looking for a seasoned Solution Architect Windchill Navigate to design and implement scalable PLM solutions across the enterprise. The role involves end-to-end ownership of solution architecture, integration, and delivery of PTC Windchill and Navigate platforms, aligned with enterprise digital engineering and transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical depth in PLM systems, combined with architecture mindset, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on implementation experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Define and deliver end-to-end solution architecture for Windchill and Navigate implementations
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions
- Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and best practices
- Conduct design reviews, solution validation, and technical governance
- Windchill Navigate Implementation
- Implement and configure Windchill modules (PDMLink, MPMLink, ProjectLink)
- Design and deploy PTC Navigate applications (ThingWorx-based)
- Configure workflows, lifecycles, and business rules
- Drive performance optimization and scalability improvements
- Integration
- Data Management
- Define and implement integrations with ERP systems and CAD tools (Creo, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Manufacturing systems (MES)
- Ensure seamless data flow and consistency across systems
- Establish robust data models and PLM data governance practices
- Digital Thread Enablement
- Support implementation of digital thread across product lifecycle
- Enable traceability from design to manufacturing and service
- Drive standardization of engineering and product data
- Security Compliance
- Implement role-based access control and secure data handling
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulations




- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for secure solution design
- Stakeholder Management
- Delivery
- Collaborate with business, engineering, and IT teams
- Act as a technical advisor for PLM initiatives
- Drive solution delivery across projects and ensure quality outcomes
- Mentor developers and guide technical teams
- Emerging Capabilities (Good to Have)
- Exposure to AI/analytics integration with PLM systems
- Understanding of DevOps/MLOps practices in PLM deployments

Technical Skills

- Robust experience (5-10+ years) in PTC Windchill (PDMLink, MPMLink, ProjectLink)
- Experience in PTC Navigate / ThingWorx application development
- Hands-on experience in PLM configuration, customization, and deployment
- Knowledge of integration technologies (REST APIs, middleware)
- Familiarity with database systems and data modeling

Domain Knowledge

- Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Lead Engineer
- Understanding of enterprise systems architecture and integration patterns
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Knowledge of DevOps/CI-CD processes
- Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Exposure to engineering and manufacturing processes
- Awareness of digital thread concepts

Soft Skills

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work across global teams
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Leadership and mentoring capability

Qualifications

- Experience in global enterprise rollout programs
- Exposure to regulated environments (ITAR, compliance-heavy industries)
- Certifications in: PTC Windchill; Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS); Architecture frameworks (TOGAF nice to have)

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