Windchill PLM Administrator

Mane Contract Services; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a Windchill PLM Administrator to design, develop, and maintain Windchill-based solutions for UK Defence programs, ensuring secure, compliant product data management and cross-functional collaboration.

You will integrate Windchill with other enterprise systems, perform upgrades, document technical specs, and provide support. Advanced security clearance/vetting is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PTC Windchill PLM solutions.
• Customize 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Java

XML

SQL

Job description

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.

About the Role:

• Design, develop, and implement PTC Windchill PLM solutions.
• Customize 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.

Required 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