US_East | Product / System & PLM Engineer_L3

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in Teamcenter Product Configurator (Variant Configuration) and Teamcenter Quality (QMS) to lead the design and implementation of integrated PLM solutions. This role is responsible for defining scalable architecture connecting product configuration, quality processes to lead the design and implementation of Quality module solutions (Quality Hub, Supplier Connect), and digital thread, ensuring end-to-end traceability from requirements through manufacturing and service.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Define architecture for:
  • Teamcenter Product Configurator (Options & Variants / Modular Variant Config)
  • Teamcenter Quality modules (Non-Conformance, CAPA, Audit, FMEA integration)
• Design integrated solutions linking:
  • Configurable product structures with quality processes and compliance
• Develop architecture standards, frameworks, and reusable patterns

Product Configuration Architecture

• Lead design of:
  • Feature-based configuration models
  • Variant rules, constraints, and dependencies
  • 150% BOM (Super BOM) and configured BOM generation
• Define governance for:
  • Variant Conditions and Effectivity
  • Modular and reusable configuration structures
• Align configuration models with manufacturing and service needs

Quality (QMS) Architecture

• Architect Teamcenter Quality solutions including:
  • Non-Conformance Management (NCM)
  • Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Audit Management
  • Supplier Quality & Issue tracking
• Design integration of quality processes with:
  • Product structure (BOM)
  • Change management workflows (ECR/ECO)
• Enable closed-loop quality by linking field issues to design/configuration

Integration & Digital Thread

• Define integration strategy across:
  • CAD (NX, CATIA, Creo)
  • ERP (SAP, Oracle)
  • MES / Manufacturing systems
  • Quality systems (internal/external)
• Ensure seamless traceability between:
  • Product configuration → Manufacturing → Quality → Service
• Implement integrations using:
  • SOA / REST APIs
  • Event-driven architecture

Customization & Technical Oversight

• Provide governance for:
  • BMIDE data model
  • Configuration & quality object extensions
• Guide development using:
  • ITK, SOA, Active Workspace (AWC)
• Ensure balance between:
  • Out-of-the-box features vs. customization

Program & Delivery Leadership

• Lead end-to-end implementation programs across:
  • Product configurator and quality modules
• Define roadmap for:
  • Variant management maturity
  • Digital quality transformation
• Mentor team members and provide architectural leadership

Governance & Compliance

• Establish governance for:
  • Configuration models and rules
  • Quality processes and regulatory compliance (ISO, AS9100, IATF 16949)
• Ensure audit-ready systems with complete traceability

Validation & Performance

• Define validation strategies for:
  • Configuration scenarios
  • Quality workflows and data accuracy
• Optimize system performance for:
  • Large variant structures
  • High transaction quality processes

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• 12–18+ years of experience in PLM implementations
• 5+ years in:
  • Teamcenter Product Configurator / Variant Management
  • Teamcenter Quality (QMS modules)
• Deep understanding of:
  • BOM management (EBOM/MBOM)
  • Variant conditions, effectivity, and occurrence management
  • Quality processes (NCM, CAPA, audits)

Teamcenter Skills

• Strong expertise in:
  • BMIDE (data modeling and extensions)
  • ITK