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PLM Solution Architect

Mercury Marine · Fond du Lac, WI · $103,200–$150,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Walk me through the biggest Teamcenter implementation you've owned end to end. What was your role in the architecture decisions, and what would you do differently now?

What they are checking: whether they've genuinely led full lifecycle delivery versus just supporting one

Tell me about a time a business stakeholder wanted something that conflicted with sound PLM architecture. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: ability to balance technical integrity against political pressure without just capitulating

Tell me about a migration you led from a legacy system into a PLM platform. What broke, and how did you catch it before it hit production?

What they are checking: whether they've actually executed a data migration, not just theorized about strategy

Tell me about a time you had to give unwelcome technical guidance to a development team that was already committed to a different approach.

What they are checking: thought leadership in practice versus title only, and whether they can influence without direct authority

What would you do

How would you approach integrating Teamcenter with an ERP system and downstream supply chain applications when the ERP team has its own conflicting timeline?

What they are checking: cross-functional coordination skill and realistic understanding of ERP integration complexity

A Teamcenter upgrade is halfway through and user adoption is stalling because people don't trust the new workflows. What do you do in the next two weeks?

What they are checking: practical instinct for organizational change management under time pressure, not just theory

Two divisions want different things from the same PLM roadmap initiative and there's no extra budget to satisfy both. How would you resolve it?

What they are checking: prioritization and negotiation skill across competing stakeholders with real constraints

About the work

How would you design a Teamcenter customization using ITK versus BMIDE versus SOA, and how do you decide which approach to use for a given requirement?

What they are checking: depth of hands-on customization knowledge, not just buzzword familiarity

Say we need to integrate Teamcenter with NX, CATIA, and Creo simultaneously across different divisions. What are the biggest technical risks and how would you sequence the integration work?

What they are checking: real experience with multi-CAD environments and pragmatic sequencing on a program of this scale

Describe your approach to configuring and architecting Active Workspace for a large user base with varied roles. What are the common performance or usability pitfalls?

What they are checking: depth of AWC-specific expertise since the posting calls this out explicitly

If you were given hardware sizing responsibility for a new Teamcenter environment on Azure, what factors would drive your decisions on database, web-tier, and search indexing?

What they are checking: whether cloud-based Teamcenter infrastructure knowledge is real or borrowed language

How do you translate a vague business requirement like 'we need better traceability between engineering and manufacturing' into a concrete Teamcenter workflow and access control design?

What they are checking: ability to bridge business language and technical implementation, a core part of this bridge role

What's your experience with Polarion or other ALM systems, and how would you think about connecting ALM and PLM data models if we brought that in?

What they are checking: honesty about the stated 'plus' skill and ability to reason about adjacent systems even without deep prior use

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The full job description

As published by Mercury Marine.

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Location: Mettawa, IL or Fond Du Lac, WI Workplace Category: Onsite Travel Required: No Direct Reports: N/A Pay Range: $103,200 - $150,000 annually Relocation: Yes Brunswick Corporation is looking for a proactive Senior PLM Solution Architect to spearhead large-scale PLM implementation program across its Enterprise IT Organization. This role drives strategic PLM projects spanning multiple divisions, with a strong focus on user adoption, organizational change management, and delivering exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will serve as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment across all phases of implementation. Job Summary & Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end PLM project delivery with full solution ownership in fast-paced, collaborative environments • Drive digital transformation strategies that align technologies and capabilities to Brunswick's evolving PLM and business needs • Own PLM roadmap initiatives to support future business growth and innovation • Provide industry thought leadership and technical guidance to the PLM development team • Lead business requirements gathering and solution design sessions in close partnership with the PLM Implementation Team • Provide architectural guidance across application design, UX improvements, database tuning, data migrations, and PLM upgrades to ensure performance and reliability • Design and develop Teamcenter customizations using ITK, BMIDE, and SOA frameworks • Build and maintain Teamcenter workflows, access controls, and business rules aligned to engineering and manufacturing processes • Develop and manage Teamcenter integrations with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, Creo) and enterprise systems including ERP and MES • Collaborate with Brunswick's PLM technical & business SME’s to architect PLM/ALM system infrastructure • Provide hardware sizing guidelines and design PLM components including database, volume, web-tier, search indexing, and CAD integrations • Champion Organizational Change Management throughout project execution using early feedback capture and consistent stakeholder communication Required Experience & Skills: • Bachelor's Degree is required, Computer Science or Engineering preferred. • Minimum of 12+ years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing intensive industry, preferred. • Minimum of 12+ years of experience in implementing Teamcenter PLM solutions with excellent Teamcenter Product Knowledge in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing and Service. • Experience of working with cloud based (MS Azure) Teamcenter environment is preferred. • Excellent communication skills to operate in a multi-team environment involving business and IT stakeholders. • Deep Active Workspace (AWC) configuration, customization & architecture experience • Must have experience of multiple Teamcenter Implementations including Upgrades and Active Workspace Implementation. • Strong PLM process knowledge to converse with business users to map business requirements to technical requirements, drive key design decisions, design solution prototypes, and lead project delivery. • Excellent knowledge of CAD to PLM integration frameworks and exposure to all major Mechanical CAD (NX, Solidworks, Creo) and Electrical CAD (OrCAD, Altium) integrations. • Deep expertise & experience in Integrating Teamcenter with ERP systems, custom-built interfaces for reporting, downstream supply chain and service applications is required. • Capability of developing Migration strategies from legacy solutions into PLM Systems. • Experience with Polarion ALM system is a plus The hiring range for this position is $103,200 - $150,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. Why Brunswick: Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards ! About Division/Brand Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today. Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942. All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers . If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com . #Brunswick Corporation For more information about EEO laws, - click here Brunswick Corporation participates in E-Verify as part of our commitment to a lawful and transparent hiring process. For additional information click here: https://www.brunswick.com/e-verify .

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