Engineering Transformation Lead — MBSE, PLM & AI (Hybrid) in Burgess Hill

Your role As the Advanced Engineering Manager at Edwards, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation within our Semiconductor Vacuum division's global engineering framework. Leading a diverse and talented team, your mission is to architect and implement a comprehensive strategy that encompasses engineering tools, development processes, and capability enhancement to accelerate product innovation worldwide. Reporting directly to the Head of R&D Operations, your role is crucial in ensuring our engineering systems foster rapid time-to-market, exceptional product quality, and distinctive product differentiation across a broad and complex portfolio.

You will develop and maintain a cohesive vision for digital engineering, integrating key components such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), systems engineering methodologies, requirements management workflows, advanced simulation techniques, and emerging AI-driven technologies. Championing the Engineering digital transformation journey towards model-based engineering, you will enable seamless digital continuity throughout the product lifecycle - from initial concept and design through manufacturing, deployment, and end-of-life phases. Collaborating closely with R&D, IT, supply chain, and external partners, you will cultivate an ecosystem that supports innovation, agility, and sustainability.

This is a leadership role that requires strategic thinking, hands‑on expertise, and a passion for developing scalable engineering solutions that set industry benchmarks. Embracing a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, you will inspire multidisciplinary teams to challenge the status quo, adopt best practices, and leverage cutting‑edge technologies. Your ability to guide cross‑functional initiatives and influence organizational change will be pivotal to the success of Edwards' ambitious growth objectives and technological leadership in vacuum solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in engineering systems, PLM, digital transformation, or systems engineering within complex industrial or semiconductor equipment sectors.
• Strong expertise in managing PLM platforms and comprehensive engineering toolchains.
• Deep understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and engineering configuration management practices.
• Experience driving integration of enterprise-level tool ecosystems and digital lifecycle management.
• Proven track record with AI/ML implementation in engineering or product development workflows is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional influencing, negotiation, and leadership skills across multiple organizational levels and cultures, including executive management.
• Capacity to inspire ownership and collaboration among teams without direct reporting lines.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cooperative strategies across diverse groups.
• Committed to integrity, accountability, excellence, and professionalism.
• Experience managing supplier and vendor performance to achieve strategic objectives.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and facilitation abilities.
• Commercially astute with proven change management capabilities.
• Self-driven with a history of delivering impactful results in global, complex organizations.
• A passion for continuous learning, improvement, and fostering these values institutionally.
• Robust analytical and conceptual problem‑solving skills with innovative thinking.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly both nationally and internationally.
• Fluency in English at a business‑professional level.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience within a global manufacturing or service organization.
• Demonstrated success in governance and strategic roadmap delivery.

Benefits

• Join a culture built on trust, accountability, and transparent collaboration that values your contributions.
• Access lifelong learning opportunities and career development programs designed to nurture your professional growth and unlock your potential.
• Be part of an innovation-driven environment where talented people power breakthroughs and transformational technology advances.
• Receive a comprehensive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits tailored to support your financial, health, and well‑being needs.
• Benefit from a workplace that prioritises your health and well‑being through supportive policies and resources.
• Work within a global leader in vacuum technology that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment for all.
• Experience a hybrid work arrangement that balances flexibility with collaboration and connection to the team.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at sustainability and corporate responsibility, contributing positively to communities and the environment.

Location

This position adopts a hybrid working model, enabling you to effectively balance remote work with valuable in‑person engagement. Your on‑site presence will be primarily at our UK locations: Clevedon, Eastbourne, or Burgess Hill.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or support during your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive recruitment experience and look forward to hearing from you.

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