What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windchill PLM Solution Architect (Onsite – Memphis, TN) position at PIXIE?
We are seeking a highly experienced Windchill PLM Solution Architect to lead end-to-end implementation, architecture, and data migration activities for a major engineering and manufacturing transformation program. This role is onsite in Memphis, TN and requires strong leadership across technical, functional, and client-facing delivery.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of PTC Windchill PLM solutions
- Define and configure PLM architecture including Part, Document, and Change Management
- Implement and support Windchill modules such as MPMLink, PartLink, and ProjectLink
- Translate business requirements into scalable Windchill PLM solutions
- Lead end-to-end data migration from legacy systems into Windchill
- Manage extraction, transformation, validation, and loading of engineering data (parts, CAD, drawings, product structures)
- Ensure alignment between engineering and manufacturing BOM structures
- Support integration with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP such as SAP)
- Guide and coordinate offshore/onshore development and implementation teams
- Provide project status updates, risk tracking, and delivery reporting to PMO and stakeholders
- Drive best practices for engineering data management within discrete manufacturing environments
🏭 Required Skills & Experience
- 15 years of experience in Windchill PLM implementations
- Strong expertise in PTC Windchill (PDMLink, MPMLink, ProjectLink)
- Deep understanding of engineering lifecycle management and change processes
- Hands-on experience with engineering data migration (legacy → Windchill)
- Strong knowledge of CAD data management (3D models, 2D drawings, product variants)
- Experience in discrete manufacturing environments
- Ability to map business requirements to PLM architecture and configuration
- Strong stakeholder management and client communication skills
- Experience leading distributed (onshore/offshore) delivery teams
🌐 Preferred Experience
- Integration of Windchill with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
- Aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, or heavy equipment background
- Experience with complex product structures and variant management
- Exposure to PLM governance and change control best practices