Sepura are expanding their product development team and have a new vacancy for an experienced PLM Administrator and Change Controller
26th October, 2026
Sepura are expanding their product development team and have a new vacancy for an experienced PLM Administrator and Change Controller who will be responsible for administration of the Master Data PLM System.
Based in our Cambridge development centre, this key role takes ownership for Product Configuration, BoM control & change management, working with Development Engineering, Operations and Contract Manufacturing supply chain.
Reporting to the NPI & TPD Team Leader, duties for this role can be grouped into three main areas:
Agile PLM Administration
- Implementing system enhancements, managing application patches and resolving PLM database issues as these arise
- Creating, implementing and maintaining Agile workflows to streamline various company processes and procedures
- Identifying process and procedure enhancements which in turn contribute to driving efficiency
- Support transition to a new Master Data PLM System in 2027
Product Configuration and Control
A key function of this role is to ensure all new product data packs are created and then checked for accuracy prior to release. Aspects of this function include:
- Ensuring data releases are in alignment with project schedules
- Managing the communication of data to a worldwide contract manufacturing supply chain
- Setting up BoM structures within the current Agile PLM system.
- Setting product variant BoM structures to cover a range of product variations (e.g. regional variants, configurable option variants)
- Liaising with key internal stakeholders throughout
Change Management Administration
Working closely with internal stakeholders to administer change management via internal and external Engineering Change Orders and managing new part creation on the PLM database
Additional duties may arise on a seasonal or ad hoc basis, or as the business requires.
What you need to succeed
Essential
- Proven experience and working knowledge as an administrator for Engineering PDM/PLM system
- Significant knowledge and understanding of Product BoM Document Control and Part numbering systems
- Demonstrated experience in change management within an Engineering organisation and part revision control
- Experience of documenting and managing Product Variants
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of Master Data PLM Administration
- Familiarity in structuring Product Variants in a PDM/PLM database, and maintaining variant registers
- Working knowledge of Altassian JIRA or similar defect tracking systems
Skills
- Strong MS Office capability, particularly MS Excel
- Proven ability to communicate at all levels of an organization, and in a variety of formats
- Ability to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail with consistency
- Able to work under pressure, without losing focus
- Willing to adapt to the evolving priorities of a dynamic business
- Creative mindset who continuously seeks opportunities for improvement
Desirable
- Strong academic record
Attitude
- Team player
- Calm under pressure
- Assertive when required
- Innovative
- Customer focused
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Senior PLM Engineer (12-month FTC) in Cambridge employer: Sepura
At Sepura Ltd., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in the vibrant area of Waterbeach, Cambridge, our team enjoys access to cutting-edge technology and opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to mission-critical communications that make a real difference globally. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your expertise in hardware engineering will be valued and your career can thrive.
