PLM Capability Manager
Research and Development
Burgess Hill
UK - United Kingdom
Hybrid
10/23/26
Job Description

Your role

As a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Capability Manager, your mission is to define, develop, govern, and continuously improve Product Lifecycle Management capabilities across the Semiconductor (SUN) Division, ensuring that processes, systems, data, governance, and digital capabilities effectively support the complete product lifecycle from concept through design, manufacture, service, and end-of-life. Through a combination of strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, process excellence, and digital transformation, you will enable efficient, compliant, scalable, and data-driven product development across the global R&D organisation.

You will report to the Advanced Engineering Manager, based in Clevedon, UK.

Your responsibilities will include:
•    Define and drive the PLM roadmap, capability framework, and continuous improvement strategy aligned to business objectives and industry best practice.
•    Own and standardise end-to-end PLM processes, governance, KPIs, and lifecycle controls across the Semiconductor (SUN) Division.
•    Represent SUN in PLM forums, define system requirements, and ensure effective integration and adoption of PLM and related enterprise systems.
•    Establish product data standards, governance, and traceability to support BOM management, digital thread, and digital twin initiatives.
•    Maintain PLM governance, roles, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and business requirements.
•    Lead stakeholder engagement, change management, training, and capability development to drive PLM maturity and organisational adoption.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.


.•   Define and drive the PLM roadmap, capability framework, and continuous improvement strategy aligned to business objectives and industry best practice.
•    Own and standardise end-to-end PLM processes, governance, KPIs, and lifecycle controls across the Semiconductor Division.
•    Represent SUN in PLM forums, define system requirements, and ensure effective integration and adoption of PLM and related enterprise systems.
•    Establish product data standards, governance, and traceability to support BOM management, digital thread, and digital twin initiatives.
•    Maintain PLM governance, roles, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and business requirements.
•    Lead stakeholder engagement, change management, training, and capability development to drive PLM maturity and organisational adoption.

 

In return, we offer

  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at one of our Atlas Copco Global entities.  

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Natalie Clark

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Information at a Glance

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives – from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Employment type: 
Job type:  Hybrid
Posting End Date:  10/23/26
Functional area:  Research and Development
Legal Entity:  Edwards Ltd
Country/Region: 
City / Province:  Burgess Hill