Arden White
IT PLM Lead Engineer

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Arden White Recruitment Automotive PLM Lead Engineer Opportunity
Arden White Recruitment are working with a luxurious automotive client and we are looking for a PLM Lead Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.
In this role you will take responsibility for the strategic direction, lifecycle management and ongoing performance of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
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.
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Skills required:
- 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 and
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Our client is urgently looking to fill this position, so it won't be vacant for long! Arden White takes pride in the quality of service we offer our clients and candidates alike. Due to the high volume of applications, please assume that if you have not been contacted within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful for this position. However, we will keep your details on file and contact you for future opportunities.


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About Us:
Arden White specializes in engineering, automotive, F1, aerospace, and recruitment. We believe in the value of a personal touch and strive to be recognized, appreciated, and remembered for our service.
Note: Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency for this position.
If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role, please click to apply.
Arden White specialises in technical engineering recruitment, and all job applications are managed by our team. We believe in the value of a personal touch, and we work hard to deliver a swift, professional, and friendly service for our clients and candidates. We are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy, and whilst we are advertising the role, we are not the hiring company.
Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to everyone individually. If you haven’t heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately you’ve not been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, please continue to monitor our website vacancies for more opportunities.
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