Senior PLM/PDM Architect/Consultant - Part Codification & Classification (m/f/d) - Abu Dhabi

Keil Business Solutions GmbH is an innovative Google reseller and IT service provider.

For a client project, we are looking for a

Senior PLM/PDM Architect/Consultant - Part Codification & Classification (m/f/d) - Abu Dhabi

Sought-after position:

Must-have: Senior PLM/PDM expert with hands-on experience in relevant PLM/PDM systems "Aras Innovator" and/or "PTC Windchill", including configuration and implementation of product/part master data, classification structures, attributes, workflows, and related PLM/PDM functionalities, eg Master Data Governance

Must-have: Demonstrated experience translating part codification/classification frameworks and business requirements into implementable PLM/PDM configurations, including data models, attributes, classification hierarchies, workflows, and system rules

Good-to-have: Experience with additional PLM/PDM environments, particularly Siemens Teamcenter and/or Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE

Good-to-have: Experience in complex engineering environments such as Aerospace & Defense, automotive, industrial equipment, or other discrete manufacturing industries

Sought-after skills:

Several years of proven experience in the following PLM/PDM areas is required, with strong preference for hands-on experience in Aras Innovator and/or PTC Windchill:

1. PLM/PDM architecture & system assessment

• Know-how on assessing existing PLM/PDM environments regarding their ability to support a defined part codification and classification framework
• Know-how on translating functional requirements into PLM system requirements and target architecture
• Know-how on identifying functional gaps and determining whether requirements can be covered through standard functionality, configuration/customization, or additional solutions
• Experience working in heterogeneous PLM/ERP landscapes and designing appropriate system and data interfaces

2. Part classification & codification configuration

• Hands-on experience configuring classification hierarchies, part/material categories, technical attributes, naming rules, and related master data structures within PLM solutions
• Know-how on implementing different attribute types, value lists, mandatory fields, validation rules, and classification-specific data models
• Experience translating a business-side codification framework into an executable PLM configuration
• Know-how on supporting duplicate prevention, part search, similarity identification, and standardized part creation through appropriate PLM functionality

3. PLM/PDM process & workflow implementation

• Know-how on implementing workflows for part search, creation, classification, review, approval, modification, and maintenance
• Experience configuring roles, responsibilities, access rights, approval steps, and governance rules within PLM/PDM environments
• Know-how on connecting business process and governance requirements with the technical PLM/PDM implementation
• Experience supporting functional and end-to-end testing of configured PLM/PDM processes

4. PLM integration & technical implementation

• Hands-on experience with configuration/customization in Aras Innovator and/or PTC Windchill
• Know-how on interface and integration design between PLM/PDM and adjacent systems, particularly ERP/SAP environments
• Ability to define required data flows, mappings, interfaces, and integration requirements for codification-related information
• Ability to support or perform technical configuration and implementation required for a pilot/Proof of Concept

5. Additional PLM technology expertise

Good-to-have: Experience with Siemens Teamcenter

Good-to-have: Experience with Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE

Good-to-have: Experience comparing the capabilities of different PLM platforms and identifying suitable implementation options

Good-to-have: Experience working with PLM software vendors or implementation partners during solution design and implementation

Tasks:

1. Translate the codification framework into a PLM/PDM/MDM solution design

Support the translation of the defined part classification and codification framework into functional and technical PLM requirements

Define how classification hierarchies, technical attributes, naming/codification rules, and related master data should be represented within the relevant PLM/PDM or MDM/MDG environment

Challenge the proposed framework from a technical feasibility and PLM best-practice perspective

2. Assess existing PLM/PDM/MDM systems and develop the target solution architecture

Assess the relevant existing PLM environments, particularly Aras Innovator and PTC Windchill, against the defined codification requirements

Identify which requirements can be covered through existing functionality and where configuration, customization, interfaces, or potentially additional solutions are required

Contribute to the definition of the target architecture, data flows, interfaces, and integration concept

Support the evaluation of alternative implementation scenarios while following a use-existing-systems-first principle

3. Support configuration, implementation and validation of the pilot

Support or perform the required PLM/PDM/MDM configuration/customization for the agreed codification approach

Configure relevant classification structures, attributes, workflows, validation rules, roles, and system logic

Support the implementation of agreed interfaces with adjacent systems where required

Support functional and end-to-end testing and resolution of technical issues

Ensure that the implemented pilot can be used to validate the defined codification framework in the selected pilot environments

Start: January/February 2027

End: June/July 2027 + extension option

Workload: 3-4 days per week

Location: Abu Dhabi & Remote

Project Language: English (mandatory); German, French or Arabic (of advantage)

If you are interested, please send us your profile, preferably in Word format.