Head of Engineering System

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking a Head of Engineering Systems to drive strategic development and performance of global engineering systems. This senior leadership role focuses on aligning engineering systems with product strategy, fostering innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technologies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the enterprise roadmap for engineering systems.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Engineering Systems team.
• Manage the life cycle of core PLM platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Commercial Acumen

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

NX

Simcenter

Altair

NX VR

Job description

Job Description

Head of Engineering Systems
£100,000 - £120,000 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 life cycle 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 (eg 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.