Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

 

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

About the opportunity

Join our IT Center of Excellence PLM team at GKN Aerospace Engines Trollhättan, where we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering. We are looking for a PLM Solution Architect to drive and enrich our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) landscape and initiatives.

The PLM Center of Excellence forms part of the wider Engineering IT team, an integral part of the Engines Digital Office. 

Job description

As a PLM Solution Architect, you will design, develop, and implement solutions in our global PLM environment based on Siemens PLM. You will utilize frameworks such as BMIDE, Teamcenter Services, ITK, and NX Open to configure and extend PLM functionalities. Applying test-driven development practices, you will ensure high-quality software delivery. Your role will involve developing software in C# (.net), C, C++, and PowerShell to support the PLM platform. Additionally, you will manage and optimize CI/CD (Azure DevOps) pipelines, configuration management, and Git repositories. Automating testing and deployment processes will be key to enhancing efficiency and reliability. 

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have proven experience as a PLM Solution Architect with expertise in Teamcenter and NX. Strong knowledge in BMIDE, Teamcenter configuration, Teamcenter Services, ITK, and NX Open frameworks is essential. You should be proficient in test-driven development and software development in C#, C, C++ and PowerShell. Experience with Azure DevOps, configuration management, and Git is required. Skills and interest in automation testing and deployment automation is key. A solid understanding of general IT concepts, including network, database, and server management is desirable. 

 

Why Join Us 

•    Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement.
•    Collaborative Culture: Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas are valued.
•    Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
•    Supportive Team: Work alongside a senior Solution Architect and a team that supports each other to achieve excellence.

 

Personal Traits We Value 

•    Proactive Problem Solver: You take initiative and are always looking for ways to improve processes and solutions.
•    Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with others to achieve common goals. 
•    System Thinker: You focus on sustainable, long-term solutions by understanding how each detail fits into the bigger picture.
•    Adaptable: You are flexible and can adapt to changing priorities and new challenges.
•    Passionate: You are passionate about technology and continuously seek to expand your knowledge and skills.

 

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

The selection process takes place continuosly. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not wait with your application!

In order for our recruitment process to take place in a structured and qualitative manner, we only accept applications through our recruitment tool Careers. 

 

Employment type: Permanent
Last application date: 2025-01-31

 

The position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.
 

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

 

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

 

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
​