Head of Engineering System

Xpertise Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering-led organization is seeking a Head of Engineering Systems to drive strategic development and performance of global engineering systems. This senior leadership role will align engineering systems with product and business strategy, enhancing innovation and operational efficiency. You will manage core PLM platforms, cultivate stakeholder relationships, and champion advanced technologies like AI and simulation tools. This is a unique opportunity to influence how technology supports product innovation at scale within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Deep knowledge of PLM systems, especially Siemens Teamcenter and NX.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the enterprise roadmap for engineering systems.
• Lead a high-performing Engineering Systems team across application support and development.

Skills

PLM Systems

Leadership

AI Technologies

Simulation Tools

Budget Management

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

NX

Simcenter

Altair

NX VR

Job description

Head of Engineering Systems
£100,(Apply online only) - £120,(Apply online only) Per Anum + Bonus
Midlands
On-site

Strategic Technology Leadership Engineering & Manufacturing

An established, engineering-led organisation is seeking a Head of Engineering Systems to lead the strategic development and performance of its global engineering systems capability. This is a senior leadership position at the intersection of IT and Engineering, tasked with enabling innovation, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through the intelligent use of PLM, simulation, and emerging digital technologies.

Reporting into the CIO, you will shape and deliver a vision that aligns engineering systems with product and business strategy playing a critical role in accelerating innovation, reducing complexity, and driving long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver the enterprise roadmap for engineering systems in line with strategic engineering and product goals
  
• Cultivate strong relationships with global engineering stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and value delivery
  
• Lead and develop a high-performing Engineering Systems team across application support, development, and transformation
  
• Manage the lifecycle and evolution of core PLM platforms (with a focus on Siemens Teamcenter and NX)
  
• Champion the adoption of advanced technologies such as digital thread, AI, simulation tools, and VR to enable smarter product development
  
• Own the engineering systems budget, including licensing, resource planning, and commercial oversight
  
• Oversee relationships with strategic technology vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of service
  

Profile:

• Significant senior leadership experience within complex, engineering or manufacturing-led environments
  
• Deep domain knowledge of PLM systems (ideally Siemens Teamcenter and NX), including implementation, integration, and roadmap development
  
• Proven track record of aligning IT and engineering to support innovation, product development, and cost efficiency
  
• Working knowledge of simulation and virtual engineering tools (e.g. Simcenter, Altair, NX VR)
  
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and third-party relationships
  
• Influential and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to engage stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains
  

This is a unique opportunity to drive digital change at the heart of an engineering organisation and influence how technology supports product innovation at scale.