The Role

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will leverage your deep expertise in engineering, manufacturing, design, and quality to define, guide, and implement complex solutions across IT, process, and organizational transformation initiatives. You will act as a strategic technical leader, working hands-on to architect scalable and practical solutions that meet client objectives and integrate seamlessly within their operational frameworks.

You bring a strong record of success delivering enterprise-level solutions and leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity to successful outcomes. Beyond technical proficiency, you possess excellent communication skills, capable of translating business needs into actionable architecture and guiding stakeholders across engineering, IT, and operations. You will provide mentorship, support cross-department collaboration, and help ensure solutions are adopted effectively across the organization.

We value professionals who are analytical, detail-oriented, and adaptable—comfortable balancing multiple concurrent initiatives while aligning with both internal standards and client-specific protocols. Experience managing both internal and external (contracted) delivery teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with stakeholders to define solution architecture aligned to business goals and enterprise standards
• Owns end-to-end solution design across systems, processes, and data—ensuring scalability, usability, and performance
• Translates complex business requirements into technical specifications and actionable architecture
• Leads cross-functional teams through solution planning, prototyping, validation, and deployment
• Supports pre-sales and business development efforts by designing solution concepts and contributing to proposals and RFPs
• Evaluates existing systems and identifies opportunities for modernization, harmonization, and innovation
• Defines architecture standards, best practices, and governance processes
• Partners with project managers to ensure solution delivery remains on scope, on time, and on budget
• Mentors teams on architectural approaches, system integration, and process design
• Proactively identifies and mitigates technical and organizational risks during project lifecycle
• Monitors solution performance and establishes KPIs for measuring adoption, usability, and ROI

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, project management, business management, or a related field is preferred
• However, candidates with 10+ years of relevant experience in PLM implementations and project management, especially with Siemens Teamcenter, may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• A graduate degree is preferred but not required

Experience:

• • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in engineering, product development, or enterprise architecture within the automotive, aerospace, or discrete manufactuing industries
  • Deep understanding of how engineering organization’s function across concept, design, release, and industrialization phases, and how those workflows interact with downstream functions like manufacturing, supply chain, and service
  • Hands-on experience with EBOM to MBOM transformations, including what data, structure, and governance must be in place within PLM to support downstream ERP, MES, and quality systems
  • Proven ability to map and optimize value streams across product development, engineering change, and product launch
  • Strong experience with Siemens Teamcenter or equivalent PLM systems—not just usage, but shaping what should be captured, how it supports the business, and where the gaps are
  • Able to lead conversations on how to align business strategy and system capability, from product configuration and variant management to change control and traceability
  • Comfortable navigating between business process design, enterprise architecture, and solution definition—serving as the bridge between engineering, IT, and operations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of facilitating executive-level discussions and hands-on engineering workshops alike

Preferred Experience:

• Firsthand experience in engineering leadership, product configuration, or manufacturing engineering roles with exposure to enterprise system interactions (PLM, ERP, MES, QMS)
• Siemens Teamcenter architecture or deployment leadership across major functions (Change, BOM, CAD, Part Lifecycle, etc.)
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms like SAP (especially for manufacturing and logistics handovers), Dassault, PTC, or custom-built PLM ecosystems
• Experience defining and deploying engineering standards, templates, and governance structures across global or multi-site product teams
• Exposure to digital thread, systems engineering (MBSE), or design-for-X approaches
• Certifications or training in SAFe, TOGAF, or similar frameworks helpful but not required—real-world experience takes precedence

Percentage of required travel: up to 100%

Physical requirements:

• This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time while traveling in a car or airplane.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with MHP Americas, Inc. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), or any other non-immigrant status).

MHP Americas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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As a digitalization pioneer in the mobility and manufacturing industries, MHP transfers its expertise to a wide range of industries and is a premium partner for thought leaders on their way to a Better Tomorrow. MHP serves over 300 customers worldwide, including leading corporations, innovative medium-sized companies, and disruptive start-ups. MHP provides both operational and strategic consulting and delivers proven IT and technology expertise as well as specific industry know-how.

As OneTeam, MHP operates internationally, with headquarters in Germany and subsidiaries in the US, UK, Romania, and China. For over 26 years, MHP has been shaping the future together with its customers. More than 4,000 MHP employees are united by the aspiration for excellence and sustainable success. This aspiration continues to drive MHP - today and in the future.

The salary range for this role is $135,000-$155,000. However, it is important to note that at MHP, compensation range is dependent on geographic location. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skillset. MHP reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.

In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Subsidized gym membership program
• Subsidized Porsche and VW leasing programs

With MHP you have a hand in shaping tomorrow, today. Apply now on our JobLocator. Please include all documents like cover letter, resume, references and project lists (if applicable).

By the way, our recruiting team will review your application both in the context of the specified job, and also cross- departmentally. This way we can evaluate whether there is a suitable position for you anywhere at MHP.

You can reach our recruiting team at Recruiting-Americas@mhp.com