Job Description
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Your CompanyYou will be joining a well established, high value manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. The business places strong emphasis on digital continuity, product data integrity and cross functional collaboration, supporting complex products throughout their full lifecycle. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, quality, and investing in modern engineering and enterprise systems.
As PLM Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's Product Lifecycle Management strategy, systems and processes. Acting as the subject matter expert, you will lead the configuration, optimisation and ongoing development of the PLM platform, ensuring robust governance of product data from concept through to end of life.
You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT and Programme teams to align PLM processes with business needs, regulatory requirements and best practice. The role has a strong focus on systems reliability, workflow optimisation, change control (ECR/ECO/ECN) and integration with wider enterprise systems such as ERP, CAD, MES and QMS.
Key elements of the role include system administration, roadmap planning, user support and training, vendor management, and contributing to wider digital transformation initiatives across the engineering landscape.
What You Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role, you will bring a strong technical background combined with proven experience in PLM administration within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience administering and supporting a major PLM platform
- Strong knowledge of product development processes, BOM management and engineering change control
- Experience working with CAD systems such as CATIA V5/V6 or similar
- A solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems and system integration
- Knowledge of aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing standards
- Experience working with Windows desktop and server environments, virtualisation and enterprise infrastructure
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem solving and communication skills
- The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and lead cross functional initiatives
A degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, along with several years' experience in PLM, engineering systems or application support, will be expected. Experience of PLM implementations, system migrations, or Lean / Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous.
What You Will Get in ReturnIn return, you will secure a key role within a forward thinking organisation where PLM plays a critical part in operational excellence and digital transformation. You will have the opportunity to influence system strategy, lead meaningful improvements, and work closely with senior technical stakeholders across the business.
This role offers long term career development, exposure to complex engineering programmes, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a collaborative, quality driven environment. A competitive overall package and support for professional growth are on offer.
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