Senior Solution Architect PLM & Engineering Applications

About the role

JBT Marel is looking for a highly experienced Senior Solution Architect for its PLM and engineering applications, based in JBT Marel Boxmeer. The role sits in the corporate IT architecture function and supports business-critical engineering platforms and processes. It is a strategic position with significant business impact, involving decision-making, stakeholder influence and oversight of the application lifecycle from strategy to implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Define and own solution architectures for JBT Marel's global PLM and engineering systems landscape.
• Lead architectural design for strategic PLM transformation and implementation programs.
• Develop, document and defend High-Level Designs and Solution Designs, translating business requirements into scalable, maintainable and secure solutions.
• Ensure alignment between PLM, CAD, ERP, integrations, infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity.
• Drive standardization and harmonization across engineering applications and processes.
• Provide architectural guidance to implementation teams, developers and external partners, and support governance and the technology roadmap.
• Own platform sustainability, upgrades, technical debt reduction, performance, security and supportability.
• Partner with engineering, digital and IT teams, CAD and ERP specialists, vendors and other architects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, engineering, computer science or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in IT, engineering applications, PLM or a comparable environment.
• At least 5 years in a Solution Architect, Technical Architect or similar role; ideally 10-15 years in complex international organizations.
• Strong experience in PLM and engineering application environments.
• Experience creating and defending architectural decisions, solution designs and technology roadmaps.

Required skills

• PLM platforms such as PTC Windchill, CONTACT Software or Autodesk Vault Professional.
• CAD solutions such as Creo, SolidWorks and Inventor.
• Understanding of the interaction between PLM, CAD, ERP, cloud, infrastructure, security and integrations.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options.
• 42 vacation days and flexible working hours.
• A pension plan and collective health insurance options.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Busuu, plus a laptop, iPhone and home office setup.
• Internal growth opportunities and continuous learning.