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Master’s in PLM & Digital Thread for Aerospace Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in PLM and digital thread engineering for aerospace. 12 modules covering product data management, configuration management, requirements and MBSE, model-based definition, interoperability standards, the manufacturing digital thread, the product digital twin, logistic support and digital transformation, working with STEP AP242, ISO 10007, SAE EIA-649C and Siemens Teamcenter, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Design PLM architectures tailored to aerospace programmes.

02

Implement configuration management and engineering change processes.

03

Connect requirements, design, manufacturing and support through the digital thread.

04

Apply data exchange standards such as STEP AP242.

05

Integrate MBSE and SysML models with the PLM environment.

06

Manage logistic support information according to S1000D and S3000L.

07

Plan digital transformation projects with value indicators.

Profile

Who it's for

  • PLM engineers.
  • Digital thread architects.
  • Configuration managers.
  • Digital transformation consultants.
  • MBSE engineers.
  • PLM system administrators.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242)
  • ISO 10007 (configuration management)
  • SAE EIA-649C (configuration management standard)
  • ASD S1000D (technical publications)
  • ASD S3000L (logistics support analysis)
  • ECSS-M-ST-40C (configuration and information management)
  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (system life cycle processes)
  • EN 9100 (aerospace quality management systems)
  • Siemens Teamcenter
  • Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE
  • PTC Windchill
  • Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Aras Innovator
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Life cycle of an aircraft or satellite
  2. 1.2Evolution from PDM to PLM
  3. 1.3Product data in decades-long programmes
  4. 1.4Internal stakeholders and the supply chain
  5. 1.5PLM platforms on the market
  6. 1.6Expected benefits and return
  7. 1.7Organisational and cultural barriers
  8. 1.8Platforms in major aeronautical programmes
  9. 1.9Trends towards the model as the source of truth
  10. 1.10Case study: PLM diagnosis of a programme
  1. 2.1Product structures and breakdowns
  2. 2.2Engineering bills of materials
  3. 2.3Variant and option management
  4. 2.4Versions, revisions and maturity states
  5. 2.5Metadata and part classification
  6. 2.6Document management and views
  7. 2.7Approval workflows and signatures
  8. 2.8Access control and data protection
  9. 2.9Master data quality
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: product structure in Teamcenter
  1. 3.1Principles according to SAE EIA-649C
  2. 3.2Identification of configuration items
  3. 3.3Functional, allocated and product baselines
  4. 3.4Change control and change boards
  5. 3.5Configuration status accounting
  6. 3.6Functional and physical audits
  7. 3.7Requirements of ECSS-M-ST-40C
  8. 3.8Serial-number effectivities
  9. 3.9In-service fleet configuration
  10. 3.10Workshop: full engineering change process
  1. 4.1Requirements engineering and requirement quality
  2. 4.2SysML v1 and v2
  3. 4.3Functional and logical architecture
  4. 4.4Traceability from requirements to verification
  5. 4.5Integration of system models and PLM
  6. 4.6Interface management between subsystems
  7. 4.7Simulation of system models
  8. 4.8Requirements management tools
  9. 4.9Adoption cases in industry
  10. 4.10Lab: SysML model in Cameo
  1. 5.1Concurrent design across sites
  2. 5.2CAD-PLM integration
  3. 5.3Model-based definition (MBD)
  4. 5.4Product manufacturing information in the model
  5. 5.5Collaboration with design suppliers
  6. 5.6Design reviews with the digital mock-up
  7. 5.7Lightweight visualisation and virtual reality
  8. 5.8Standard parts management
  9. 5.9Design reuse and libraries
  10. 5.10Case study: MBD model of a machined part
  1. 6.1Structure and scope of STEP AP242
  2. 6.2JT format and visualisation
  3. 6.3Measurement quality with QIF
  4. 6.4LOTAR long-term archiving
  5. 6.5Data exchange with suppliers
  6. 6.6Translation between CAD systems
  7. 6.7Inter-company data governance
  8. 6.8Validation of model quality
  9. 6.9Unique part identifiers
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: exchanging a STEP AP242 model
  1. 7.1Computer-aided process planning
  2. 7.2Manufacturing bill of materials
  3. 7.3PLM-ERP integration
  4. 7.4PLM-MES integration
  5. 7.5Digital work instructions
  6. 7.6Build records and traceability
  7. 7.7Quality data and non-conformances
  8. 7.8Feedback from manufacturing to design
  9. 7.9Digital thread indicators
  10. 7.10Lab: PLM-MES integration in a real case
  1. 8.1Definitions and levels of digital twin
  2. 8.2Product and configuration twin
  3. 8.3Production process twin
  4. 8.4In-service performance twin
  5. 8.5Operational data and IoT
  6. 8.6Simulation and reduced-order models
  7. 8.7Predictive fleet analytics
  8. 8.8Digital twin governance
  9. 8.9Cases in engines and satellites
  10. 8.10Case study: digital twin of a component
  1. 9.1Logistic support analysis with S3000L
  2. 9.2Technical publications with S1000D
  3. 9.3Data modules and applicability
  4. 9.4In-service configuration and modifications
  5. 9.5Spares management and provisioning
  6. 9.6Fleet reliability data
  7. 9.7Feedback from service to design
  8. 9.8End of life and dismantling
  9. 9.9Sustainability across the life cycle
  10. 9.10Workshop: S1000D data module
  1. 10.1On-premise and cloud architectures
  2. 10.2Integration through APIs and services
  3. 10.3Cybersecurity of engineering data
  4. 10.4Export control of technical data
  5. 10.5Permission management by programme
  6. 10.6Performance and scalability
  7. 10.7Backups and continuity
  8. 10.8Legacy data migration
  9. 10.9Validation of computerised systems
  10. 10.10Case study: cloud PLM architecture
  1. 11.1Engineering digitalisation strategy
  2. 11.2PLM maturity models
  3. 11.3Roadmap and prioritisation
  4. 11.4Organisational change management
  5. 11.5User training and adoption
  6. 11.6Value and return indicators
  7. 11.7Platform and vendor selection
  8. 11.8Transformation programme governance
  9. 11.9Implementation risks
  10. 11.10Workshop: digital transformation roadmap
  1. 12.1Selection of the company case
  2. 12.2Diagnosis of the current situation
  3. 12.3Design of the data architecture
  4. 12.4Redesign of configuration processes
  5. 12.5Digital thread prototype
  6. 12.6Definition of value indicators
  7. 12.7Implementation plan and risks
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future work
  9. 12.9Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, PTC Windchill, Cameo Systems Modeler and Aras Innovator, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, such as implementing an engineering change management workflow, PLM-ERP-MES integration on an assembly line and requirements traceability across the life cycle. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 10303-242, ISO 10007, SAE EIA-649C, ASD S1000D, ASD S3000L, ECSS-M-ST-40C, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, EN 9100.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of STEP AP242, ISO 10007 and SAE EIA-649C applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, PTC Windchill, Cameo Systems Modeler and Aras Innovator, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a digital thread implementation project for a real company case, from data architecture to prototype and implementation plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Product structure
Build a product structure and EBOM in Teamcenter.
Engineering change process
Run a full engineering change through configuration control.
SysML system model
Model a system in SysML with Cameo and trace requirements.
STEP AP242 exchange
Exchange and validate a model in STEP AP242.
Master's Thesis
A digital thread implementation with data architecture, configuration processes, prototype and implementation plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

PLM engineerDigital thread architectConfiguration managerDigital transformation consultantMBSE engineerPLM system administrator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE, PTC Windchill, Cameo Systems Modeler and Aras Innovator, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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