Senior Engineer - PLM Mechanical in Glasgow

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

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience.

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.

Job Description: This role is responsible for implementing and facilitating the through life Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, policy and supporting toolset. The position holder will lead the development of and the deployment and adherence to the PLM processes & controls in each lifecycle phase and enable measurement of the PLM system. The position holder will lead in areas to develop and implement PLM-related processes; policies; requirements; enabling technology; and support the management of product information for the Naval Ships business. This will include leading the audit & preparation of PLM-related information and developing PLM reporting solutions. This will include establishing strong configuration control processes; the audit & preparation of product information (including generating Product baselines) and developing product reporting solutions including technical dashboards.

Core Duties:

• Develop efficient and effective processes that will be utilised by Mechanical Routed Systems Engineers across the business.
• Provide Engineering Routed Systems training, at elbow support and documentation for mechanical disciplines.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure the successful utilisation of the PLM approach.
• Implement the appropriate business rules and controls for each phase of the product lifecycle and ensure required level of reporting is delivered for PLM stakeholders.
• Assist in delivery of an approach to the through life digital thread, including co-ordination of the process across the various stakeholders and toolsets (e.g. CAD to PDM to ERP).
• Accountable (with the rest of the PLM Team) for the delivery, support and ongoing co-ordination of a product variation management solution (ship applicability and variant management) across applicable enterprise toolsets.
• Major contributor to the strategic view of PLM, specifically to determine an evolution path (e.g. identifying and incorporating IT developments from elsewhere); potential need for/benefit of future upgrades; and identification and delivery of PLM solutions to emergent requirements from business.

Essential Skills:

• You will have proven PLM experience in a highly complex product design/build engineering environment with CAD (Foran) and PDM (Windchill) experience within HVAC/Piping disciplines.
• You will have proven ability to develop and sustain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders for successful realisation of PLM objectives.
• You will have strong communication skills when briefing individuals and groups at all levels of the organisation.

The team: The Mechanical Information & Systems team sits within the PLM Capability Centre and supports major maritime programmes across the UK. Working closely with colleagues across Naval Ships, Submarines and Maritime Services, the team delivers innovative PLM and Digital Thread solutions that improve the way engineering data is managed throughout the product lifecycle. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to multiple projects, influence future ways of working and develop expertise in both engineering processes and digital technologies.

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: 7th August 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.