3DX Architect

Job#: 3017194

Job Description:

Position Description:

We are seeking a visionary and highly technical PLM Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of our 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform ecosystem. In this role, you will be the primary architect for our Automotive Bill of Materials (BOM) management strategy. You will bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, and IT to ensure a "Single Source of Truth" for complex vehicle architectures, managing high-variant configurations and seamless data flow across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Architectural Leadership & Strategy

• Define the end-to-end PLM architecture on the Dassault Systmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform (Cloud or On-Premise).
• Lead the strategy for BOM Transformation, ensuring seamless synchronization between Engineering BOM (EBOM), Manufacturing BOM (MBOM), and Service BOM (SBOM).
• Architect solutions for Product Configuration and Variant Management to handle complex automotive option-logic and 150% BOM structures.

Technical Design & Implementation

• Design data models, schema changes, and interface specifications within ENOVIA.
• Oversee the integration of 3DX with downstream systems such as ERP (SAP/Oracle) and legacy CAD environments (CATIA V5/V6).
• Lead technical deep-dives into 3DX modules such as Product Configurator, and Change Manager.
• Develop migration strategies for transitioning legacy BOM data into the 3DX environment

Domain Excellence (Automotive BOM)

• Standardize Change Management processes (ECR/ECN) within the platform to ensure traceability across global engineering teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering Leads and Manufacturing Engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical requirements.
• Provide technical governance and mentorship to developers and system integrators.

Technical Expertise

• Platform Mastery: Minimum 7-10 years of experience in PLM, with at least 5 years dedicated to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform (R2018x or higher).
• 3DX Modules: Deep knowledge of ENOVIA, Unified Architecture, and specific roles like Product Construct Engineer and Varirant Management
• BOM Management: Proven experience managing Multi-level BOMs, Configurable Modules, and Effectivity.
• Development Skills: Proficiency in MQL, Java, POIs, and web services (REST/SOAP) for 3DX customization and integration. Domain Knowledge
• Automotive Industry: Strong understanding of automotive product development cycles and vehicle architecture.
• Configuration Logic: Experience with complex Boolean logic used in automotive marketing and engineering options.

Skills Required:

IT Solutions

Skills Preferred:

Hybrid / 4 days a week onsite

Experience Required:

Specialist Exp: 10+ yrs in IT; 4+ yrs in concentration

Experience Preferred:

We are seeking a visionary and highly technical PLM Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of our 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform ecosystem. In this role, you will be the primary architect for our Automotive Bill of Materials (BOM) management strategy. You will bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, and IT to ensure a "Single Source of Truth" for complex vehicle architectures, managing high-variant configurations and seamless data flow across the product lifecycle.

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred:

Master's Degree

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