The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
The Position:
PLM is a sub-section of Software Development which is part of the Digital Performance Technologies (DPT) department. The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) team covers CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM and Manufacturing Systems.
We are currently seeking a PLM Technical Lead to focus on four main areas of work:
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At elbow support / resolving helpdesk tickets for Manufacturing
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Mentoring and training
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Project based work – process development and improvement
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Day to day system administration
As a PLM Technical Lead you will:
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Ensure a good relationship is maintained between IT and Manufacturing
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Make sure all work undertaken is focused on Manufacturing with close collaboration with other departments where applicable, such as providing the systems knowledge link between Vehicle Design and Manufacturing
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Be involved on larger site wide projects with focus on delivering success for Manufacturing
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Identify and implement improvements to the process, systems or controls which reduce cost, improve product quality and competitive position
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Ensure IT procedures are followed
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Work with PLM Leads and the wider business to build and maintain a roadmap that meets the manufacturing objectives and key results
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Liaise and work with the rest of the PLM Team to ensure joined up thinking and development
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Ensure the day to day availability of manufacturing tools, planning and delivering scheduled maintenance and upgrades
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Lead end-to-end user acceptance testing activities
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At elbow support within Manufacturing
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Manage and develop training material
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Work closely with colleagues across Williams to build and maintain credibility with stakeholders, users and external organisations
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Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, and evaluate the potential application and adherence to the company's digital strategy
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Authorise and maintain system administration and end user documentation
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Have the ability to work extended or cover out of hour’s upgrades or outages
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Participate in a rota with other team members for out-of-hours support
Skills and experience required:
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Comfortable using the Siemens PLM Teamcenter product suite of software such as Active Workspace, Visualization, NX and Fibersim (training can be provided)
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Help develop and maintain software applications for the manufacturing group in C# or TCL languages
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Familiarity with Siemens NX Application development would be beneficial
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Have a practical experience and understanding in composite manufacturing and assembly process
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An understanding of CNC machining and programming techniques.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments