Senior PLM Solution Architect - Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market. 

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion?

We are now looking for a 

Senior PLM Solution Architect 
Automotive Business 

As a Senior PLM Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in our PLM Team. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into cutting-edge technical solutions. This is your opportunity to lead the design and implementation of PLM solutions that will drive our business forward. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Innovate and Translate: Convert business needs into functional and technical requirements. 
• Design Excellence: Craft PLM solutions using Windchill PDMLink, ThingWorx, Creo, and other enterprise systems like ERP and MES. 
• Implement and Support: Deploy technology solutions that enhance business operations and understand their critical success factors. 
• Data Mastery: Maintain a PLM data model that meets both internal and external requirements. 
• Architectural Leadership: Develop and sustain the overall PLM architecture, ensuring seamless integration with key enterprise systems. 
• Strategic Roadmapping: Define technology roadmaps based on the PLM strategy, ensuring new capabilities and solutions are developed accordingly. 
• Collaborative Workshops: Participate in workshops to identify new opportunities, capture requirements, evaluate risks, and create technical specifications for development teams and external partners. 
• Seamless Handover: Ensure successful implementation of proposed solutions by handing over detailed solution documents to development teams. 
• Future-Ready: Build new system configurations and customisation/development teams to meet future PLM requirements. 

Qualifications 

• Master's/bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.  
• General Management or Project Management certification is a plus. 
• 10 years of relevant functional work experience, including at least 5 years in leading PLM solutions development. 
• Proven experience with Windchill PDMLink, Info*Engine, ThingWorx, and Creo Parametric. 
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in verbal and written English, and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation. 
• Ability to convert customer needs into tangible deliverables. 
• Ability to propose and defend technical solutions with both short- and long-term perspectives. 
   

You will enjoy working here if you are/have 

• Results-oriented 
• Strong planning and structuring skills 
• Resilient 
• Collaborative 
• Problem-solving abilities 
• Entrepreneurial and commercial mindset 

Why join us: 

• Global Impact: This position is global and will require occasional travel, offering you the chance to make a worldwide impact. 
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values innovation and creativity. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. 
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas are valued. 

Join our dynamic and innovative team where your expertise will shape the future of our PLM solutions! We are committed to excellence and driven by a passion for technology and innovation. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! 
 
SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF 

Some additional information 

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden. 

You will report to Head of PLM (currently being recruited). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anna Barkin Johansson. Recruitment Expert EMEA, at Anna.Barkin.Johansson@skf.com (please note that we can’t accept applications via e-mail).  

Is this you?  
If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV in English no later than May 11th. 

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.