Senior Digital Continuity & Manuf Engineer

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Job Description

Location: This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, IL 

About the job you’re considering

• You will join Capgemini’s growing PLM Solutioning organization, partnering with a community of experts who shape next‑generation PLM strategies and presales engagements across North America.
• You will collaborate closely with the PLM Solutioning organization to support high‑impact initiatives, helping design innovative and strategic PLM architectures for leading global clients.
• You will work at the intersection of technology, consulting, and digital transformation, helping organizations modernize their product development processes.
• You will have opportunities to contribute to major global proposals, influencing solutions for customers across North America and beyond.
• You will operate in a client‑facing role where you advise executives, shape business outcomes, and represent Capgemini’s PLM capabilities with confidence and credibility.
• You will engage with cross‑functional teams, including PLM presales, bid management, to co‑create compelling solutions that win deals and drive customer value.
• You will be part of a culture that values innovation, design thinking, diversity of ideas, and continuous learning within the PLM and digital engineering landscape.

Your role

• Drive the development of bid and proposal solutions, ensuring the PLM architecture aligns with customer challenges, business objectives, and technical requirements.
• Participate in PLM solutioning activities across North America in coordination with the Global Solutioning organization, bringing thought leadership, creativity, and problem‑solving expertise to each engagement.
• Contribute to proposal design and writing by collaborating with bid teams, PLM presales, including proposals for global customers outside the U.S.
• Ensure accurate and insightful deal qualifications by engaging directly with customers, understanding their expectations, and validating technical and business feasibility.
• Support project delivery as a delivery executive or business/technical advisor, ensuring that the designed solution is effectively transitioned into execution.
• Engage in presales activities such as discovery workshops, value definition, solution storytelling, and architectural reviews that strengthen Capgemini’s competitive position.
• Foster innovation by sharing best practices, promoting digital transformation ideas, and contributing to the growth of the PLM solutioning community across the region.

Your skills and experience

• 7+ years of experience in PLM solutioning, presales, and delivery leadership roles.
• You bring strong expertise in PLM platforms and ecosystem technologies, combined with the ability to architect scalable end‑to‑end solutions for complex engineering and manufacturing clients.
• You have a consulting mindset, skilled in problem‑framing, solution design, executive communication, and guiding customers through digital transformation journeys.
• You excel in cognitive skills such as analytical thinking, decision‑making, and conceptual design, enabling you to translate business problems into actionable PLM architectures.
• You demonstrate creativity and innovation, applying design thinking and industry best practices to craft compelling PLM, digital thread, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• You understand enterprise‑level processes across engineering, product development, and industrial design, enabling seamless integration of PLM with CAD/CAE, ERP, MES, and emerging technologies.
• You have strong experience participating in presales engagements, proposal creation, and bid processes—communicating value, differentiators, and technical strengths clearly and persuasively.
• You excel working in global, cross‑functional teams and are comfortable collaborating with diverse stakeholders across business, technology, and consulting environments