Windchill PLM Administrator

Optamor; Ampthill; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in the United Kingdom is seeking a Windchill PLM Administrator based in Ampthill. This permanent, hybrid role offers £58,000–£67,000 per year and requires SC security clearance to start.

You will design, develop, and maintain Windchill PLM customisations, integrations, and data migrations, supporting product data management and engineering change control within cross‑functional UK defence teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Proven Windchill PLM development and management experience.
• Experience with Java, XML, SQL and PLM integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Windchill PLM solutions.
• Customise Windchill to meet business requirements.
• Integrate Windchill with enterprise systems and apps.
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting for Windchill PLM.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Perform system testing and upgrades.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Windchill PLM

Java

XML

SQL

Job description

Windchill PLM Administrator

Location: Ampthill

Permanent | 37.5hrs per week | Hybrid

Salary: £58,000 - £67,000

Security Clearance - SC to start.

About The Role

The Windchill Windchill PLM Administrator is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining client‑side and server‑side customisations, integrations, and data migration solutions for PTC Windchill. Working within cross‑functional teams, this role ensures the PLM system delivers seamless, secure, and compliant support to the UK Defence mission, enabling product data management, engineering change control, and collaboration across global disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PTC Windchill PLM solutions.
• Customise and configure Windchill PLM software to meet business requirements.
• Integrate Windchill PLM with other enterprise systems and applications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Windchill PLM solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and analyse requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for Windchill PLM solutions.
• Conduct system testing and validation to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform upgrades and maintenance of Windchill PLM systems.

Please note: This role will require an advanced level of security clearance/vetting.

Experience & Skills

• Qualifications and experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in developing and managing PTC Windchill PLM solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Windchill architecture and PLM processes.
• Experience in software development using Java, XML, and related technologies. Familiarity with database management and SQL.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognise the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximise value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background.

Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call (phone number removed).