Principal PLM Engineer

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As the technical authority and subject matter expert for the organisation's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment, you will be responsible for defining the strategic direction, architecture, governance, and continuous improvement of PLM capabilities.

Principal PLM Engineer will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington sites. This role allows for flexible working.

The salary for this role is up to £50k, depending on experience.

• PLM Configuration Management Process
• Supporting PLM Rollout
• Testing PLM system
• Training end users on the PLM System
• Configuring the PLM system to suit business needs
• Create packages for deployment
• Provide SME administration for the system
• Development of business reports from within the system
• Providing advice and support to help shape the future PLM roadmap
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform future PLM strategy

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever‑growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on‑the‑ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Cash Plan
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in‑store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including Linked In learning

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking Theskills you need
  • Significant experience working with enterprise PLM platforms and engineering data management solutions
  • Deep understanding of product lifecycle processes, configuration management, engineering change control, and product data governance
  • Experience designing, implementing, and supporting PLM solutions in a manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment
  • Strong understanding of systems integration principles and enterprise architecture
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple functions
  • Knowledge of the ARAS Innovator PLM System
  • Development skills using visual basic or c#
  • SQL

  Join us and be part of something smaller - with
  500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger:
  protecting what matters.

  If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on  Or reach out to us on