PLM Architect (Aerospace Manufacturing)

SNI Companies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

SNI Companies seeks an experienced PLM Process/Systems Architect to lead planning, development, and integration of advanced manufacturing technologies in a complex aerospace environment. You will serve as the technical authority for PLM and digital manufacturing, translating strategic objectives into scalable requirements across PLM, ERP, and MES.

The role requires strong systems architecture, experience with aerospace manufacturing processes, and the ability to collaborate with IT, operations,

Qualifications

• Strong systems architecture and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with PLM, ERP, and MES systems and their integrations.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing systems, processes, and operations.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical/system solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across business, engineering, manufacturing, and IT organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and integration of PLM and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Translate manufacturing and business objectives into system requirements, processes, and technical solutions.
• Define and improve manufacturing processes supporting the product digital thread.
• Drive integration between PLM, ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Quality, Engineering, Sustainment, and Digital Transformation teams.
• Analyze complex manufacturing problems and develop effective technology-based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout system planning, implementation, and integration activities.
• Support the development of manufacturing processes including BOMs, process plans, production scheduling, configuration management, tooling, and workflows.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure solutions are scalable, integrated, and aligned with business requirements.
• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for digital transformation and process improvement.

Skills

Systems architecture

Analytical/problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

PLM Process/Systems Architect – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Type: Contract

Duration : Long term

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced PLM Process/Systems Architect to lead the planning, development, and integration of advanced manufacturing technologies within a complex aerospace environment.

This role will serve as a technical authority for PLM and digital manufacturing, helping define the next generation of manufacturing systems and translating Aero Operations' strategic objectives into scalable business and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience across PLM, ERP, MES, aerospace manufacturing, systems architecture, and digital thread initiatives, along with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and integration of PLM and digital manufacturing solutions
• Translate manufacturing and business objectives into system requirements, processes, and technical solutions
• Define and improve manufacturing processes supporting the product digital thread
• Drive integration between PLM, ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Quality, Engineering, Sustainment, and Digital Transformation teams
• Analyze complex manufacturing problems and develop effective technology-based solutions
• Provide technical leadership throughout system planning, implementation, and integration activities
• Support the development of manufacturing processes including BOMs, process plans, production scheduling, configuration management, tooling, and workflows
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure solutions are scalable, integrated, and aligned with business requirements
• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for digital transformation and process improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Strong systems architecture and analytical/problem-solving skills
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise systems within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with PLM, ERP, and MES systems and their integrations
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing systems, processes, and operations
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical/system solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to work effectively across business, engineering, manufacturing, and IT organizations

Preferred / Desired Skills

• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and/or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, OneAero, ERP4C, or similar ERP manufacturing platforms
• Experience with:
• Production Scheduling
• Complex Assembly BOMs
• Process Planning
• Condition of Supply
• Tooling
• Configuration Management
• Workflow Management
• Experience working across the product digital thread
• Digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 experience
• Experience partnering with enterprise IT and digital transformation teams
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience strongly preferred