Principal Software Integration Engineer

Position Title:

Principal Software Integration Engineer

Position

Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Principal Software Integration Engineer opportunity.

• PLM Product Manager (75% time):
  Serve as the primary point of contact for all PLM development efforts. Act as the main interface with external PLM subcontractors and coordinate priorities, deliverables, and follow-up actions. Provide back-end PLM development leadership as needed to support system enhancements and configuration changes. Develop and refine PLM policies and procedures in partnership with engineering and other business stakeholders. Partner closely with the PLM Lead/Specialist who manages day-to-day administration and operational support.
• Software QA (20% time):
  Collaborate with the QA team to understand current processes, open questions, and improvement opportunities. Draft original QA policies and procedures to support consistency, compliance, and clarity. Review software and related deliverables to help ensure quality expectations are understood and met. Support special projects that may expand over time, including document control, accounting platform integration, third-party tool AI integration, and related cross-functional initiatives.
  
  Contribute subject matter expertise drawn from prior experience to help solve complex operational and technical challenges.
• Special Projects (5% time, growing as other projects are completed):
  Document Control Integration, Accounting Platform Integration, AI strategy development and tool integration.

• Direct prior experience in enterprise software integration with relevant platforms (Ex: Siemens Team Center, Oracle P6, MS Dynamics, MS 365 & SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong process-building skills, with the ability to draft clear policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of software quality assurance concepts and collaborative QA practices.
• Comfort working across multiple priorities and adapting as business needs evolve.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to analyze current-state processes and recommend practical improvements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

• Experience in technical operations, systems administration, QA, or engineering support role.
• Exposure to document control, platform integrations, or third-party software implementation.
• Experience working with subcontractors or managed service partners.
• Familiarity with policy development in regulated or process-driven environments.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced organization.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: TBD
• Location:
  
  Oak Brook, IL (Onsite)
• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.