Manager, PLM Architecture and Solutions bei Divergent
Divergent · Torrance, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Torrance
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
We are looking for a Manager, PLM Architecture and Solutions to join our Enterprise Applications team. This role will lead the direction, design, and future build-out of our Teamcenter environment. This role is both technical and managerial, combining deep PLM knowledge with the ability to define solutions, set standards, and grow a dedicated PLM team. You will shape how Teamcenter is configured, integrated, and extended to meet our company’s evolving business needs, while ensuring reliability and scalability.
The Role
- Define and maintain the PLM architecture, roadmap, and governance model
- Lead design and implementation of PLM solutions, integrations, and workflows across engineering, manufacturing, ERP, and MES
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into PLM solutions
- Establish best practices for data modeling, change management, security, and process automation
- Provide technical oversight for upgrades, migrations, and new deployments
- Build and manage a PLM team, including hiring, mentoring, and developing administrators and analysts
- Act as the primary contact for Siemens and external partners on PLM-related initiatives
- Drive adoption and continuous improvement of PLM processes across the enterprise
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- 8+ years of experience with Siemens Teamcenter, including solution design and enterprise deployment
- Strong expertise in PLM integrations with CAD (NX), ERP, and MES
- Demonstrated experience in system architecture, data modeling, and workflow design
- Prior experience in a leadership or managerial role, including hiring or mentoring staff
- Ability to balance technical detail with business context, and communicate effectively with both engineers and executives
- Strong project management skills to drive cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable working in the defense industry
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or similar
- Background in aerospace, automotive, defense, or manufacturing industries
- Experience with Easy Plan, Opcenter, and Mendix
- Experience in a manufacturing or high-growth hardware/software business
Work Environment
- This position is based in our Torrance, CA headquarters.
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
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