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Windchill Solutions Consultant

Vaco
$57.00 - $62.00 / hr
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Aug 15, 2025
We are seeking a Windchill solutions consultant to support the delivery of our global team and initiatives. As a member of our team, using Agile practices, you will lead us to timely delivery of high-quality technical solutions that drive cross-functional business strategies and initiatives. Our Engineering Systems team is a diverse and global team, supporting the people and systems in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Our mission is to empower our global PLM users to bring high quality products to market faster, using best-in-class technology, consistent processes and services, and trusted data that improves the product design, launch, manufacturing, and overall lifecycle management. Based in Grand Rapids, MI - the most important experience is with Windchill (both technical work but also understanding the business processes that the tool supports). We are looking for experience leading the implementation of ProjectLink and/or SUMA, not just participating in the implementation. Manager note:We are looking for a Windchill professional who knows Java. Not a Java developer that has worked in Windchill. Key Responsibilities: Envisioning, implementing and supporting solutions (technical or non-technical) to resolve business problems or improve business processes Building relationships with and consulting with client groups Developing system requirements and identifying alternatives for solutions that use PLM technologies Implement functionality for Supplier Collaboration through Windchill ProjectLink and Supplier Management (SUMA). Assist in other PLM initiatives involving MPMLink & Process Plans, Plant/Enterprise Data, and our SAP S4 to Windchill Migration Knowledge and understanding of Product Life Cycle Management business processes Deep Windchill background that includes Workflow Design, Type and Attribute Management, Container Strategy and Access Control Policies, Object Initialization Rules, Life Cycle Definition, Team Templates, Change Process and Templates, Vaulting and Replication, Queue Management, 3D Publishing, CAD Data Management, XBOM Management, Visual Work instructions, Parts Classification, Installation, Preferences and Properties, etc. Open minded, positive, can-do attitude Ability to build trust with peers and help others when needed Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Accomplished Project Management and organizational skills Expert in communication of all forms (written, verbal, 1:1, large groups) to any audience (internal, external, peers, executives, etc.). Technical Components of the position includes such tools and technologies as: * PTC Products: Windchill, Creo, ThingWorx * ERP Systems: SAP ECC, SAP S/4 * Programming Skills: Java, JavaScript, SQL * Other: MS Office Suite, MS Azure DevOps Years of Experience: 5-10 years of experience Top Skills: 5+ years of experience working with Windchill and PLM business processes. Experience with integration between Windchill and ERP systems (Ideally SAP). Experience implementing ProjectLink for supplier collaboration. Experience working in an Agile (SCRUM) environment preferred Secondary Skills: Bachelor's Degree in a computer science or technical fieldencouraged Experience implementing Windchill SUMA for supplier management. Technical skillsets: Java, Javascript, SQL Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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