PLM Solutions Consultant for Digital Engineering

PLM; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PLM is seeking a motivated PLM Consultant to work across engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle management projects for leading brands. You will translate client needs into practical PLM solutions, configure systems like Windchill, Creo or ThingWorx, and lead workshops and training sessions.

With 2–4 years in consultancy or a similar client-facing role, you will gather requirements, design practical recommendations, manage small projects, and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in consultancy or a client-facing role.
• Understanding of PLM, digital transformation or engineering software environments.
• Experience with PLM tools Windchill, Creo or ThingWorx.
• Background in IT, industrial design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing or a related field.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical solution recommendations.
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Confidence running workshops and training sessions.
• Self-driven with the ability to manage workload.
• Adaptability to different client environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse client requirements across product development, manufacturing and lifecycle management
• Translate business needs into PLM recommendations and designs
• Configure PLM systems to match client workflows, business rules and industry requirements
• Support software installation, configuration, customisation and data migration
• Integrate PLM solutions with wider enterprise systems such as ERP, CAD, CRM and IoT platforms
• Lead implementation activity, keeping projects on track against timelines and budgets
• Deliver training and workshops to help client teams get the most from the system
• Provide technical support and act as an escalation point for PLM-related issues
• Build strong client relationships and act as trusted advisor throughout the project
• Stay current on PLM trends, best practice and emerging digital transformation technologies

Skills

Client-facing

Workshop facilitation

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Proactive

Education

Background in IT/engineering/manufacturing

Tools

Windchill

Creo

ThingWorx

Job description

PLM is seeking a motivated PLM Consultant to work across engineering, manufacturing and lifecycle management projects for leading brands. You will translate client needs into practical PLM solutions, configure systems like Windchill, Creo or ThingWorx, and lead workshops and training sessions.

With 2–4 years in consultancy or a similar client-facing role, you will gather requirements, design practical recommendations, manage small projects, and build strong client relationships.