PLM Solutions Architect at GKN Aerospace

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

About the Role

The Product Lifecycle department is organized within Digitalization & IT at GKN Aerospace Engine Systems in Trollhättan.

The department is responsible for enabling and governing the Engineering and PLM digital backbone within Aerospace & Defense. It provides endtoend solutions that support the entire product lifecycle from requirements and design to manufacturing maintenance and retirement. By combining deep business understanding with strong digital and architectural capabilities the department ensures seamless integration between engineering tools PLM platforms and enterprise systems. Operating in a highly regulated environment it focuses on standardization compliance and longterm digital continuity. The department plays a key role in driving digital transformation collaboration and efficiency across complex longlife aerospace programs

Main tasks

You will act as a creator of architectural design defining system requirements and use cases to address overall business requirements ensuring that the technical solution remains aligned and delivers value throughout any this role you will be responsible for defining designing and governing PLM architecture that support complex product lifecycles in Aerospace & Defense programs. You will work closely with engineering manufacturing quality and IT teams to ensure that the PLM landscape enables efficient compliant and scalable value for the business.

This role is critical in bridging business needs with technical solutions ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and long term digital thread and digital twin strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and maintain PLM solution architectures aligned with Aerospace & Defense standards and regulatory requirements

Act as a trusted advisor to business and engineering stakeholders on PLM-related topics

Translate business needs into PLM solutions bringing value to the business

Lead or support PLM maintenance upgrade and integration initiatives

Drive requirements management solution design and architectural decision-making

Ensure integration of PLM with surrounding systems (ERP MES CAD simulation)

Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. AS/EN9100 ITAR export control)

Provide technical leadership documentation and architectural guidance

Required Qualifications

Proven experience as a PLM Solution Architect PLM Consultant or similar role.

Hands-on experience with one or more major PLM platforms (for example: Teamcenter NX SMW SC3D TCRA TC Quality).

Experience in configuration and architecture of servers and performance for multi-site environments

Solid understanding of Product Lifecycle Management concepts Configuration & change management Requirements management and Product structures and BOM

Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Meriting:

Experience within Aerospace & Defense or other regulated industries

Knowledge of MBSE CAD integrations or enterprise architecture frameworks

Understanding of cybersecurity data classification and export control

Personal Attributes:

We believe you are structured proactive and collaborative with the ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical work and strong stakeholder management skills.

Application process

We look forward receiving your application as soon as possible! If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process please contact recruiter Johan Zizala at Skill email