Engineering Specialist (Siemens NX)

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International seeks a skilled NX Specialist to optimize and advance our Siemens NX environment. You will provide daily end-user support for modeling, assemblies, and workflows, plus drive PMI/MBD adoption and NX validation with Check-Mate.

You will collaborate with SMEs to enforce standards, develop NX Open customizations in VB.Net, and manage Teamcenter integrations and third-party tools such as ANSYS, Simcenter, and 3DCS. A security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with Siemens NX, PMI/MBD, and NX validation tools such as Check-Mate.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs and engineering teams to define and maintain standards.
• Experience developing NX Open customizations (VB.Net preferred).
• Experience with multi-system engineering integrations (ANSYS, Simcenter, 3DCS, Altium, DFMPro).
• Familiarity with Jira and Bitbucket/Git and working on a software-engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily end-user support for NX, including modeling, assemblies, and workflows.
• Troubleshoot NX loading/saving issues and perform general maintenance across NX environment.
• Support PMI/MBD workflows and NX validation tools like Check-Mate.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce NX standards and best practices with SMEs.
• Develop NX Open customizations (.Net) and integrate with Teamcenter.
• Investigate, test, and deploy NX software upgrades and license usage optimization.
• Support Teamcenter–NX integration and workflow customization.
• Maintain and troubleshoot third‑party integrations (ANSYS, Simcenter, 3DCS, Altium, DFMPro).
• Lead evaluations of new NX capabilities and prepare a continuous improvement roadmap.
• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and customizing Teamcenter.

Skills

Siemens NX

NX customization

NX administration

PMI/MBD

Check-Mate

NX Open VB.Net

Teamcenter integration

Jira/Bitbucket/Git

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

ANSYS

Simcenter

3DCS

Altium

DFMPro

Teamcenter

Job description

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled NX Specialist to support, optimize, and continuously improve our Siemens NX environment. This role combines daily end‑user support with strategic customization, integration, and standards development responsibilities. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and experienced with advanced NX capabilities such as Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), Model-Based Definition, and Check-Mate.

The NX Specialist will:

• Provide daily end user support, resolving support tickets and assisting with modeling, assemblies, and workflows.

• Perform general troubleshooting across NX, including part and assembly loading/saving issues.
• Support business migration to PMI and Model-Based Definition (MBD) workflows.
• Configure, run, and maintain NX Check-Mate to support compliance, quality assurance, and design standards.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to develop, maintain, and enforce NX standards and best practices across the organization.
• Develop and maintain NX Open customizations (.Net).
• Investigate, test, validate, and deploy NX software upgrades.
• Support and enhance Teamcenter–NX integration, including workflow customization and validation.
• Manage and troubleshoot third-party integrations, including ANSYS, Altium, 3DCS, and DFMPro.
• Maintain and improve Siemens Teamcenter integrations, such as Plant Simulation/Tecnomatix and Simcenter.
• Administer and optimize NX license usage.
• Lead evaluations of new NX capabilities and industry trends to:
  • Identify efficiency improvements
  • Collaborate with SMEs on future standards
  • Build and maintain a continuous improvement roadmap
  • Align the organization with modern CAD/CAE best practices
• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and customizing Teamcenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience with NX customization and administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens NX, including advanced modeling and assemblies.
• Experience with PMI, MBD, and NX validation tools such as Check-Mate.
• Proven ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and engineering teams to define and maintain standards.
• Competence in developing NX Open customizations (VB.Net preferred).
• Familiarity with multi-system engineering integrations (ANSYS, Simcenter, 3DCS, Altium, DFMPro, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Experience with software upgrade management and system validation.
• Understanding of CAD/PLM workflows and data management best practices.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, IT, and leadership.
• Self-driven, with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and lead technology evaluations.
• Experience with Jira and Bitbucket/Git, or similar software, and working on a team of software engineers.
• The ability to work independently, leveraging analytical skills to identify and anticipate problems.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: S. Department of State.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with engineering design/release/manufacturing processes is desired.
• NX CAM experience would be beneficial.
• Experience in writing customizations with Teamcenter’s Integration Toolkit (ITK).
• Experience in Teamcenter maintenance and support such as using Business Modeler IDE (BMIDE), applying updates, and making changes to configuration.

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

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