Lead PLM Architecture & Digital Tools - Aerospace

Supernal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Supernal seeks a Lead Engineer for PLM Architecture & Digital Tools to manage the engineering digital thread and PLM system across product development. You will lead the integration of CAD/CAE, simulation, and program management while collaborating with IT and operations to ensure a scalable, secure platform.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace digital tools leadership, strong PLM/CAD expertise, and experience with Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE; supervisory responsibilities may grow into leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or IT required; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of aerospace experience leading digital tools engineering activities.
• Extensive understanding of modern PLM/CAD systems.
• Experience with Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE systems.
• Experience purchasing these systems and their licensing models.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience with project management and tools/methodologies.
• Experience with aircraft development programs.
• Familiarity with business cases and investment justification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently prioritize and complete work within time constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and manage the PLM system and all digital toolsets for product development (CAD, CAE, Simulation, Program Management, Requirements).
• Evaluate integration of these tools with downstream digital tools to enable full digital thread.
• Assess connected factory/Industry 4.0 digital tools and advise on benefits and technologies.
• Integrate with IT to ensure a stable, secure platform.
• Administer software licenses, including FlexNet, RLM, and DSLS.
• Administer databases such as MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB.
• Install and administer engineering apps on Windows and Ubuntu servers.
• Develop elastic server architecture to scale with demand.
• Translate PLM requirements into scalable architectures and guide customizations.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Team leadership

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/IT

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE

IBM DOORS Next

MS SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL/MariaDB

FlexNet/RLM license managers

Linux (Ubuntu)

Job description

Supernal seeks a Lead Engineer for PLM Architecture & Digital Tools to manage the engineering digital thread and PLM system across product development. You will lead the integration of CAD/CAE, simulation, and program management while collaborating with IT and operations to ensure a scalable, secure platform.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace digital tools leadership, strong PLM/CAD expertise, and experience with Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE; supervisory responsibilities may grow into leadership