IT PLM Lead Engineer

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, including Teamcenter.
• Experience of IT Application Lifecycle Management.
• Good understanding of IT Service Management principles and ITIL.
• Experience managing IT suppliers and third-party technology partners.
• Experience deploying and supporting IT solutions within an engineering environment.
• Experience working with Linux cluster environments, including PBS queuing software.
• Experience supporting and deploying PLM and engineering software solutions within an engineering environment.
• Good understanding of CAx systems.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex operational issues across interconnected software and hardware environments.
• Experience with engineering applications such as HyperWorks, Oasys, LS-DYNA.

Responsibilities:

• Support and drive the effective use of PLM systems across the business.
• Take technical ownership of PLM applications and their ongoing lifecycle.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for PLM solutions and associated technologies.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to maintain an integrated technical computing environment.
• Ensure the successful transition of new solutions and projects into production and operational support.
• Identify, assess and manage technical and operational risks associated with PLM solutions.
• Manage third-party suppliers and Group IT resources, ensuring agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are achieved or exceeded.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and successful business deployment of new releases.
• Contribute to budget management across the hardware, software and services required to support the PLM environment.
• Ensure PLM solutions continue to meet business requirements while delivering appropriate service quality and cost effectiveness.

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• ITIL
• Linux

More:

We are working with a luxurious automotive client on a permanent PLM Lead Engineer opportunity. The role is focused on the strategic direction, lifecycle management and ongoing performance of Product Lifecycle Management systems. We specialise in engineering, automotive, F1, aerospace and recruitment, and we pride ourselves on delivering a personal, professional and friendly service to our clients and candidates.

last updated 37 week of 2026