Job Summary

The Product Data Architect is a configuration management position specializing in product configurations with expert knowledge of BOM structures that maintain the digital thread from design through service. This position requires expert knowledge in Windchill Change Objects, product structure attribution and capable of working on cross-functional new product development teams.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Manage product structure objectives and maintain strict coupling with digital thread
• Work closely with Windchill Administrators to develop configurations and customizations for the change process
• Enforce company product structuring policies to maintain data structure integrity and security
• Anticipate enterprise Product Structure and PLM needs
• Responsible for configuration audits
• Develop and conduct PDM technical training
• Participate and lead process improvement
• Analyze proposed changes of product design for impact to Bills of Materials

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business administration is required
• Certificate in CMII, CMPIC, or PLM is preferred
• At least 10 years experience in configuration management is preferred
• Capable of using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of PTC PDM/PLM software

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• Plan and align
• Manage complexity
• Optimizes work processes
• Develops talent
• Situational adaptability

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. 

This position is located onsite in Duluth, Minnesota at the Cirrus Aircraft Innovation Center

Duluth, Minnesota

As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted Best Town by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.