Digital Thread Architect for PLM-ERP-MES Integrations

Firehawk; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace in Addison, TX seeks an experienced Configuration and Data Integrator to bridge Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT. You will own the digital thread across enterprise architectures and manage engineering software lifecycles, BOM alignment, and data integrity across PLM/ERP/MES systems.

The role requires strong communication across functions, extensive integration experience, and US citizenship for ITAR compliance in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in configuration management, data integration, or engineering systems with PLM-ERP integration.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or CS, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace configuration management, BOM structures, and PLM workflows.
• Experience with enterprise system integration and data interoperability.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analysis tools.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Own data pipelines between PLM, ERP, and MES as business process owner.
• Develop and optimize data exchange protocols to remove silos.
• Serve as technical liaison between Engineering and IT for tools.
• Manage configuration of core engineering software suites (CAD, FEA, PLM).
• Coordinate validation, regression testing, and downtime planning.
• Align EBOM to MBOM across programs.
• Set standards for data integrity across BOM views.
• Support rules for phantom assemblies, make/buy, line-stock across ERP/PLM.
• Develop lifecycle templates, workflows, and data architectures.
• Provide system administration: user management, access control, monitoring.
• Facilitate ECB/CCB reviews and participate in design reviews.
• Communicate configuration information to customers and internal teams.

Skills

PLM-ERP integration

Data integration

Engineering data interoperability

Cross-functional collaboration

BOM management

System administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/IT/CS

Equivalent experience

Tools

PTC Windchill

SAP

Oracle

REST APIs

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace in Addison, TX seeks an experienced Configuration and Data Integrator to bridge Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT. You will own the digital thread across enterprise architectures and manage engineering software lifecycles, BOM alignment, and data integrity across PLM/ERP/MES systems.

The role requires strong communication across functions, extensive integration experience, and US citizenship for ITAR compliance in a highly regulated aerospace environment.