Head of Engineering Systems

Description

• Manage key vendors to ensure optimal delivery for JCB
• Develop and maintain Engineering Systems annual budget (including licence management)
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the global Engineering function (esp. UK and India), including Group Engineering Director and Chief Category Engineers
• Define and deliver the vision and strategy for the use of engineering systems within JCB, informed by strategic business priorities such as accelerating the innovation cycle and reducing parts complexity
• Seek out and adopt new technologies (inc. support for the digital thread, simulation tools, AI) to support business objectives
• Manage the PLM applications and their lifecyle, shape and deliver the development roadmap in alignment with Engineering priorities
• Provide inspirational leadership for the Engineering Systems team and more broadly across the Group IT function

Requirements

• You have experience of managing an operational budget
• You have negotiating and problem-solving skills
• You have experience in a senior leadership position and can demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills
• You have experience of simulation tools (e.g. Altair, Simcentre), understanding of VR tools (e.g. NX VR)
• You have significant demonstrable PLM experience, preferably Siemens PLM suite (NX and Teamcentre), applications management and development

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance