Principal PLM & Systems Optimization Architect

Rocketdyne; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne is seeking a Principal Business Administration Engineering Applications expert to own the PLM ecosystem (Windchill/Teamcenter) and related tools, aligning design data with manufacturing and ERP. You will direct outsourced partners, drive upgrades, and own PLM-to-MES integration in a regulated environment.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program leadership to optimize performance, ensure compliance (CMMC ITAR DFARS), and migrate to Rocketdyne-owned infrastructure,

Qualifications

• 8+ years supporting PLM systems in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience integrating PLM with MES/ERP as an integration partner.
• Hands-on configuration/administration of PLM tools.
• Proven track record of driving performance improvements.
• Experience in regulated environments (CMMC ITAR DFARS).
• U.S. Person status for ITAR data access.
• Experience directing outsourced vendor teams without formal supervisory authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the outcome owner for Windchill and/or Teamcenter PLM configurations and upgrades.
• Own engineering tool administration and integration points into PLM environment.
• Lead PLM-to-MES integration design with ERP/MES teams.
• Direct outsourced AMS/implementation partners and review deliverables for quality and schedule.
• Set priorities, manage scope, and escalate performance issues with vendors.
• Ensure tool performance, data integrity, and secure configuration compliant with regulations.

Skills

PLM systems

Vendor management

System optimization

Regulatory compliance

ITAR/CMMC familiarity

Outsourced delivery

Windchill/Teamcenter

DOORS integration

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

DOORS

DELMIA Velocity

Oracle EBS

Deltek Costpoint

CAMEO/Creo/SolidWorks

Atlassian suite

Job description

Rocketdyne is seeking a Principal Business Administration Engineering Applications expert to own the PLM ecosystem (Windchill/Teamcenter) and related tools, aligning design data with manufacturing and ERP. You will direct outsourced partners, drive upgrades, and own PLM-to-MES integration in a regulated environment.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program leadership to optimize performance, ensure compliance (CMMC ITAR DFARS), and migrate to Rocketdyne-owned infrastructure,