NFF is seeking an Application Systems Architect with hands-on experience designing, configuring, and supporting PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) within a complex enterprise environment.
This role will partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, information technology (IT), and Configuration Management teams to ensure that the Windchill platform aligns with the Enterprise Architecture Framework, adheres to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) standards, and integrates effectively with related enterprise systems including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Enterprise Response Planning (ERP), identity management, and reporting platforms.
Designing and documenting Windchill architecture, object models, integrations, and lifecycle/workflow configurations.
Performing gap analyses and defining solution approaches for new Windchill capabilities or enhancements.
Supporting engineering change management (CR/CN) processes and configuration management (CM) workflows.
Leading the architectural planning of Windchill upgrades, module deployments, and integrations with CAD, ERP, and identity management systems.
Creating architecture artifacts such as interface specifications, system connectivity diagrams, and PLM data models.
Reviewing technical designs, verifying architectural compliance, and coordinating development activities.
Providing technical leadership to analysts, developers, and integration staff supporting Windchill.
Supporting troubleshooting efforts requiring architecture-level analysis (object structure issues, workflow errors, integration failures, etc.).
Documenting Windchill PLM architecture, including WTPart structures, EPM Document relationships, Change Objects, and CAD/ERP integration flows.
Designing migration, staging, and upgrading paths for Windchill deployments.
Ensuring alignment of Windchill data models and workflows with engineering change management and configuration management requirements.
Coordinating with CAD, ERP, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure integrated, enterprise-wide system behavior.

Requirements

Experience designing workflows, lifecycles, object models, and integrations within Windchill.
Experience with engineering change management and configuration management processes.
Experience architecting or supporting Windchill PLM in an enterprise environment.
Experience documenting PLM data flows, integration points, and solution architectures.
Exceptional application architecture, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and software development skills.
Strong analytical, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Experience using Microsoft (MS) Visio or other visualization tools to document application architecture.
Experience using MS Excel to perform basic software requirements documentation.
Familiarity with MS Word and PowerPoint.
Experience coordinating software requirements and working with development teams.
Proven ability to plan and deploy commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and middleware application programs and process improvements.
Experience managing teams of programmers for the deployment of large government multi agency applications.
Experience performing the application architecture function from conception to deployment for large enterprise solutions.
Experience with administration or architecture of technologies such as message-oriented middleware, composite applications, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), Master Data Management (MDB), Enterprise Mashups, or Business Process Management (BPM).
Experience using an EA repository such as Telelogic, Metis, or Abacus.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
Comprehensive 401k plan
Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

PTC WindchillProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)application architectureengineering change managementconfiguration managementintegration architecturedata modelingmiddleware technologies

Soft Skills

analytical skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationtechnical leadershipteam managementproblem-solving