Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Shillito Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shillito Group is seeking a Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer in Sheffield to lead the integration of digital manufacturing systems including PLM, CAD/CAM, and MES. This full-time role demands in-depth knowledge of PLM systems, strong experience with MES platforms, and a solid understanding of CAD/CAM software.

The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to enhance efficiency and drive the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies while providing training and support for digital systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing PLM systems like Siemens Teamcenter or Windchill.
• Strong working experience with MES platforms such as Siemens Opcenter.
• Good understanding of CAD/CAM software like Siemens NX or CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital integration using PLM, MES and auxiliary OT systems.
• Manage and optimise core OT platforms according to digital strategy.
• Develop digital workflows to support product lifecycle.

Skills

Knowledge of PLM systems

Experience with MES platforms

Understanding of CAD/CAM software

Problem-solving skills

LEAN manufacturing principles

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Siemens NX

Siemens Opcenter

Job description

We are delighted to be working with a major international manufacturing business, recruiting a Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer to join them.

As a Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering, managing and maintaining the core Digital Manufacturing systems, including PLM, CAD/CAM and MES. Additionally, supporting the integration and upkeep of auxiliary systems (tool management, simulation, 3D scanning, robotics) and acting as the primary OEM contact.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading digital integration across engineering, production planning and shop‑floor execution using PLM, MES and auxiliary OT systems.
• Delivering, managing and optimising the core OT platforms in line with the digital strategy and roadmap.
• Developing efficient digital workflows and supporting creation of a robust digital thread across the product lifecycle.
• Applying LEAN methodologies to reduce waste, improving flow and enhancing factory performance.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality and IT to drive adoption of digital tools and improve data continuity.
• Providing digital work instructions, visualisations and manufacturing simulations to support operators.
• Assessing and introducing Industry 4.0 technologies including machine connectivity, real‑time analytics and process automation.
• Providing user training and first‑line support for digital manufacturing systems across the business.

About You

• In‑depth knowledge and extensive experience managing PLM systems (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, or equivalent).
• Strong working experience with MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Apriso, or bespoke MES solutions).
• A good understanding of CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, Mastercam).
• An understanding of IT infrastructure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑security, safety‑critical environment.
• Demonstrated application of LEAN manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, VSM, Kaizen, standard work).

The Working Pattern

This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We offer flexibility in our start and finish times between 06:15 – 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00.