PLM Manufacturing Solutions Architect (Solutions Architect 4

Position: PLM Manufacturing Solutions Architect (Solutions Architect 4)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* The Product Realization and Reliability Office (PRRO) in Nuclear Production Operations consists of a multidisciplinary group of engineers and scientists that support plutonium programs (i.e., pit production, surveillance, research & development, and subcritical experiments) across the entire Nuclear Production Operations organization.

PRRO is seeking a PLM solutions architect to lead the strategic implementation of a Product Lifecycle Management solution in a complex, highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will drive PLM adoption to increase efficiency, reduce error potential, and streamline information management across engineering, manufacturing, and as-built operations. This role focuses on creating a fully configuration-managed product data environment that enhances shop floor productivity without adding burden to production personnel.

** The selected candidate will be responsible to:*
* + Map current process and procedure requirements to PLM capabilities

+ Lead the deployment and connection of PTC MPMLink to support shop floor activities

+ Plan configurations needed to PTC MPMLink workflows, forms, and interfaces to streamline shop floor operations and enhance productivity.

+ Collaborate closely with production teams to understand their workflow requirements and implement tailored solutions that optimize efficiency and accuracy.

+ Provide leadership across groups to coordinate MPMLink standup, training, and implementation.

+ Provide technical support to production personnel on PTC MPMLink usage, ensuring smooth adoption and adherence to standardized processes.

+ Continuously monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement to drive operational excellence on the shop floor.

+ Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between PTC MPMLink and other shop floor systems and tools such as MRP and MES.

+ Preparing demonstrators to help support widespread adoption

+ Co-develop policies around capability interfaces

+ Collaborating with our design agency and other production agency digital engineering teams to achieve a holistic integration of PLM capabilities.

+ Provide work oversight to junior engineers working in the PLM domain.

+ Outline multi-year technical plans for PLM adoption and system connections enabling closed loop manufacturing.

+ Interface with enterprise-wide efforts to ensure nuclear production needs are met

+ Coordinate training as needed to increase usage of shop floor data.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated experience architecting and implementing PLM solutions for manufacturing environments

+ Strong understanding of data flows through the as-designed, as-planned, and as-built lifecycle states

+ Experience tracing policy/requirements to system configurations.

+ Experience in aspects of project management of technical work, including defining work scope, schedules, priorities, and performance milestones.

+ Experience in directing work of a small number of team members towards a common goal.

+ Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

** Education/

Experience:

** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Q Clearance:
** This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by, or on behalf of, the Federal Government for access to classified matter.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Proven experience deploying PLM solutions such as PTC MPMLink to support shop floor activities in a manufacturing environment.

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Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP systems, and other manufacturing-oriented systems

+ Familiarity with data modeling, information architecture, and enterprise integration patterns

+ Excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze complex shop floor challenges and implement effective solutions.

+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with shop floor personnel and cross-functional teams.

+ Proactive mindset with a passion for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

+ Familiarity with PLM from design through as-built and being able to conceptualize how shop floor activities tie to each lifecycle phase a plus.

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Experience with private industry production a plus. Highly regulated industry experience preferred

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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

** Position commitment:
** Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their…