PLM Lead Administrator

Fortress Recruit Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defense Engineering organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced PLM Lead Administrator. The successful candidate will manage and optimize the PLM system, ensuring effective support for engineering teams. Key responsibilities include leading system operations, managing engineering data, and delivering user training. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Windchill as a super-user.
• Proactive approach with excellent problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Experience with CAD integration and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and operation of the PLM system.
• Manage engineering data and change control processes.
• Deliver user training and support.

Skills

Experience administering PLM systems

Knowledge of engineering data management

Ability to train and support users

Problem-solving skills

Good knowledge of IT systems

Continuous improvement experience

Tools

Windchill

Microsoft Office

Creo

Job description

Fortress Recruit is supporting a Defence Engineering organisation seeking an experienced PLM Lead Administrator to manage and optimise their Product Lifecycle Management system. This role is central to the day-to‑day operation of the PLM platform, ensuring smooth performance, data control, and effective support for engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead administration, configuration, and daily operation of the PLM system (Windchill).
• Manage engineering data, workflows, and change control processes.
• Deliver user training, coaching, and support.
• Liaise with software suppliers to resolve issues and implement system improvements.
• Configure products, folder structures, object types, and templates.
• Maintain system housekeeping, licences, and access control.
• Provide reports and insights on system performance and data status.
• Support CAD data structures, common part libraries, and legacy digital data.

To be successful, you'll have

• Extensive experience administering PLM systems, specifically Windchill as a super‑user.
• Strong knowledge of engineering data management, CAD integration, and configuration control.
• Ability to train and support users at all levels.
• Proactive approach with excellent problem‑solving and documentation skills.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Continuous improvement, workflow optimisation, or system upgrade experience.
• Exposure to Creo, MRP/ERP systems, or digital engineering platforms - desirable.

This is a full‑time, permanent role, offering the opportunity to lead a core engineering system and drive best practice across the business. On offer is a competitive salary plus flexible working, and training and development opportunity.

Please note: eligibility for SC clearance is required for this role (5 years' residency in the UK without visa or sponsorship requirement).

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