3DX Solution Architect - Design tools for Engineering

Prestwick Aerosystems; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension

Share options

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton (hybrid) is seeking a 3DX Solution Architect - Design tools for Engineering to join the Product & Simulation team. You will lead the development of 3DExperience solutions for the future PLM Single Aisle program, focusing on Product Structure and System Installation.

The role requires proven experience in functional architecture and project delivery, a degree in engineering, and knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering and DMU.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of PLM, DMU, and Engineering IS will be advantageous.
• Experience with architecture and IT product design in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in End-to-End PLM Portfolio within the SAFe environment and contribute to Portfolio Roadmap.
• Conduct discovery meetings to translate business needs into IT requirements.
• Define and document specifications for stakeholder review across the development lifecycle.

Skills

Functional architecture

Project management

Solution engineering

Engineering design

Manufacturing engineering

Product lifecycle management

DMU

IT architecture

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

****Job Description:******SECURITY CLEARANCE:** You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).**LOCATION:** Filton (hybrid working available)**TYPE:** Full time**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU*** **Financial Reward:** Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more* Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working* **Personal Development:** Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities* **Health & Wellbeing:** Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop* **Family and Caregiving:** Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave* **Inclusive Environment:** Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?We are a core function where sustainable IT is starting to transform our company, allowing our customers to benefit from our innovative products and services, such as Skywise. We are key to implementing digitization across the company through major programs like DDMS, connecting thousands of worldwide end-users every day within a protected and safe environment. Information Management (IM) is truly everywhere in the business, from the initial design of an aircraft until its delivery, including linked services to our customers and beyond. In this context, we are seeking a 3DX Solution Architect - Design tools for Engineering to join the \"Product & Simulation\" team within the \"One PLM\" Product Service Line. Functionally reporting to the Head of Product, you will be in charge of developing 3DExperience solutions for the future PLM Single Aisle New Generation aircraft program. Your scope will focus on the Engineering process for the physical product—specifically Product Structure and System Installation—covering design authoring, tolerancing, kinematics, quality checks, and digital twin scopes to enable a single, collaborative design process that produces a fully validated virtual representation of the product.**HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM*** Participate in the End-to-End PLM Portfolio within the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment and contribute directly to the development of the Portfolio Roadmap.* Conduct discovery meetings to understand complex business processes and translate customer needs into functional, non-functional, and IT requirements, while evaluating change management impacts.* Deliver framing and technical/functional designs for application and infrastructure components, balancing technological opportunities with business requirements in line with Enterprise Architecture guidelines.* Identify opportunities for business transformation, process automation, and functional improvements, ensuring all proposed IT solutions comply with the company's Digital Strategy.* Support the IT Product Manager in Product/Service Planning, and serve as the core liaison between Product Management teams and technical resources to ensure solution integrity.* Define, develop, and document specifications and future requirements for stakeholder review, while supporting all phases of the application development lifecycle from research to final implementation.**ABOUT YOU:*** Proven experience in functional architecture, project management, solution engineering or another relevant field.* Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or equivalent.* Ideally, knowledge in the field of Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Support and Services, or in the following domains: Manufacturing Engineering, Shop Floor Execution, Industrial Modelling and Simulation, Configuration Management, Quality, Configured Digital Mock-Up (DMU), Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering IS, Architecture, Maintenance and Repair.* Knowledge of IT tools customizing and architecture, IT and business strategy alignment, IT product design and product development, IT business change management.Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.How can we support you...Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.#LI-AB1This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.********Company:********Airbus Operations Limited**Employment Type:**Permanent