Lead PLM Application Support Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead PLM Application Support Engineer

Location: Warton- 3-5 days per week on site depending on business needs

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £59,491+ (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

This role leads the deployment and development of the Siemens Teamcenter PLM Unified service, working closely with external vendors, international partners, and third‑party support teams on data transfers and complex issues. It focuses on improving incident and request management workflows across multiple programmes, providing leadership and technical support to colleagues and users, and collaborating directly with Siemens

Core duties:

• Lead the deployment and ongoing development of the Siemens Teamcenter PLM Unified service
• Collaborate with external vendors, international partners, and third‑party support teams on secure and efficient data transfers
• Design, develop, and continuously improve incident and request management workflows across multiple programmes
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support to junior colleagues and internal and external users
• Work closely with Siemens to deliver new capabilities and enhance the PLM service offering

Essential Skills:

• Siemens Teamcenter Unified PLM Expertise – Expert‑level working knowledge with a proven ability to support, develop, and optimise PLM solutions within complex enterprise environments
• Vendor and Partner Collaboration – Demonstrable experience working effectively with Siemens and third‑party vendors to deliver, support, and enhance PLM services
• Advanced Problem‑Solving Skills – A highly analytical and methodical approach to diagnosing complex technical issues and driving them through to effective resolution
• Extensive IT Infrastructure Knowledge – Strong understanding of supporting IT infrastructure, system integrations, and dependencies within large‑scale, business‑critical environments

The Engineering Systems Competency Centre PLM Support Team

The ESCC PLM Support Team is a small, diverse and highly skilled team supporting our end users across the Design, Planning and Manufacturing disciplines on a wide variety of Air platforms.

We ensure our Engineering community have the toolsets and guidance needed to design and build the next generation of Air Defence products. With a particular focus on supporting multiple Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environments, this role requires a highly skilled, self-motivated, problem-solving individual who can adapt quickly and, with the available training and support, is open to continuous professional development.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 6th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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