Solution Architect – Teamcenter Product Configurator & Quality (QMS)

TALENT Software Services; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking an experienced Solution Architect specialized in Teamcenter Product Configurator and Teamcenter Quality (QMS) to lead the design and integration of PLM solutions. The role focuses on end-to-end traceability from requirements through manufacturing and service.

Responsibilities include governing configurations, designing modular variant strategies, and integrating CAD/ERP/MES with quality processes.

Qualifications

• 12-18 years of experience in PLM implementations.
• 5 years in Teamcenter Product Configurator / Variant Management and Teamcenter Quality (QMS).
• Deep understanding of BOM management (EBOM/MBOM), variant conditions, effectivity, occurrence management, and quality processes (NCM, CAPA, audits).

Responsibilities

• Define architecture for Teamcenter Product Configurator and Teamcenter Quality modules.
• Lead design of feature-based configuration models and governance for variant conditions.
• Architect Teamcenter Quality solutions including NCM, CAPA, Audit, and Supplier Quality & Issue tracking.
• Define integration strategies across CAD, ERP, MES, and quality systems for end-to-end traceability.
• Provide governance for BMIDE data model and configuration/quality extensions.

Skills

Teamcenter Configurator

Variant Management

Teamcenter QMS

BOM Management

Architecture Design

SOA/REST APIs

Change Management

Leadership/Mentoring

BMIDE

ITK

Active Workspace

Governance

Tools

BMIDE

ITK

Active Workspace (AWC)

SOA

REST APIs

Job description

Job Opportunity: Solution Architect - Teamcenter Product Configurator & Quality (QMS)

Location: United States (Remote)

Start Date: Immediate availability

Background Check: MANDATORY

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in Teamcenter Product Configurator (Variant Configuration) and Teamcenter Quality (QMS) to lead the design and implementation of integrated PLM solutions. This role is responsible for defining scalable architecture connecting product configuration and quality processes to lead the design and implementation of Quality module solutions (Quality Hub, Supplier Connect), and digital thread, ensuring end-to-end traceability from requirements through manufacturing and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Solution Design
  • Define architecture for Teamcenter Product Configurator (Options & Variants / Modular Variant Config) and Teamcenter Quality modules (Non-Conformance, CAPA, Audit, FMEA integration).
  • Design integrated solutions linking configurable product structures with quality processes and compliance.
  • Develop architecture standards, frameworks, and reusable patterns.
• Product Configuration Architecture
  • Lead design of feature-based configuration models, variant rules, constraints, and dependencies.
  • Define governance for variant conditions and effectivity, modular and reusable configuration structures.
  • Align configuration models with manufacturing and service needs.
• Quality (QMS) Architecture
  • Architect Teamcenter Quality solutions including Non-Conformance Management (NCM), Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA), Audit Management, and Supplier Quality & Issue tracking.
  • Design integration of quality processes with product structure (BOM) and change management workflows (ECR/ECO).
  • Enable closed-loop quality by linking field issues to design/configuration.
• Integration & Digital Thread
  • Define integration strategy across CAD (NX, CATIA, Creo), ERP (SAP, Oracle), MES / Manufacturing systems, and quality systems (internal/external).
  • Ensure seamless traceability between product configuration, manufacturing, quality, and service.
  • Implement integrations using SOA / REST APIs and event-driven architecture.
• Customization & Technical Oversight
  • Provide governance for BMIDE data model and configuration & quality object extensions.
  • Guide development using ITK, SOA, Active Workspace (AWC).
  • Ensure balance between out-of-the-box features and customization.
• Program & Delivery Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end implementation programs across product configurator and quality modules.
  • Define roadmap for variant management maturity and digital quality transformation.
  • Mentor team members and provide architectural leadership.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Establish governance for configuration models and rules, quality processes, and regulatory compliance (ISO, AS9100, IATF 16949).
  • Ensure audit-ready systems with complete traceability.
• Validation & Performance
  • Define validation strategies for configuration scenarios, quality workflows, and data accuracy.
  • Optimize system performance for large variant structures and high transaction quality processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical Expertise
  • 12-18 years of experience in PLM implementations.
  • 5 years in Teamcenter Product Configurator / Variant Management and Teamcenter Quality (QMS modules).
  • Deep understanding of BOM management (EBOM/MBOM), variant conditions, effectivity, occurrence management, and quality processes (NCM, CAPA, audits).
• Teamcenter Skills
  • Strong expertise in BMIDE (data modeling and extensions) and ITK.