Principal PLM Engineer

About The RoleEngineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As the technical authority and subject matter expert for the organisation's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment, you will be responsible for defining the strategic direction, architecture, governance, and continuous improvement of PLM capabilities. Principal PLM Engineer will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington sites. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to 50k, depending on experience. What you’ll be doing PLM Configuration Management ProcessSupporting PLM RolloutTesting PLM systemTraining end users on the PLM SystemConfiguring the PLM system to suit business needsCreate packages for deploymentProvide SME administration for the systemDevelopment of business reports from within the systemProviding advice and support to help shape the future PLM roadmapMonitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform future PLM strategyAbout our companyAt SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.What we offer At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:  Work life balanceHybrid/flexible working arrangements 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual Half day Fridays Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeingPrivate medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program Health Cash PlanAll Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contributionCycle to work schemeWellbeing CentreSports & Social activitiesEmployee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savingsLife assurance policyPublication and recruitment bonus rewardsDevelopment opportunities, including LinkedIn learningFacilities & resourcesElectric vehicle charging points at all sites Private seated lunch areas Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages Onsite showers and toiletries provision Free onsite parking The skills you needSignificant experience working with enterprise PLM platforms and engineering data management solutionsDeep understanding of product lifecycle processes, configuration management, engineering change control, and product data governanceExperience designing, implementing, and supporting PLM solutions in a manufacturing, engineering, or product development environmentStrong understanding of systems integration principles and enterprise architectureProven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple functionsKnowledge of the ARAS Innovator PLM SystemDevelopment skills using visual basic or c#SQL Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on talentacquisition@sea.co.ukAbout YouAbout UsNot SpecifiedAll LocationsAny site (Barnstaple, Bristol, or Beckington)All Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryUp to 50,000 per annum DOE DivisionFunctional