Digital Data Lead

Summary

Based at GKN's Global Technology Centre, Bristol the Senior Engineer – Digital Data Lead is responsible for the development, governance, and continuous improvement of Hydrogen Systems Engineering Data Management and AI adoption roadmap.

The role ensures the effective management, integration, traceability, and governance of engineering information across the product lifecycle, enabling a connected Model-Based Enterprise environment. Working across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Programmes, and IT, the post holder will lead the optimisation of engineering data platforms, establish robust data governance, and drive the adoption of AI-enabled capabilities that improve productivity, decision-making, knowledge management, and lifecycle performance.

Acting as the subject matter expert for Engineering Information Management, and AI-enabled engineering transformation, the role will support the delivery of business, engineering, and manufacturing objectives through the effective use of data, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence,  requiring close work with the Systems Engineering Team and the Systems Engineering Framework.

How You'll Contribute

The Digital Data Lead will be responsible for the following:

• Engineering Platforms & Systems Integration – Responsible for the effective deployment, optimisation, governance, and integration of engineering lifecycle management platforms, including PLM, MBSE, ALM, CAD, and associated enterprise systems. Accountable for enabling end-to-end data connectivity, interoperability, and configuration control.

• AI Enablement & Digital Innovation – Accelerating engineering output and effectivity of our teams through deployment of AI approach and tools. Responsible for the development and execution of the Engineering AI adoption roadmap. Accountable for identifying, prioritising, and delivering AI-enabled capabilities that improve engineering productivity, knowledge management, decision-making, automation, and lifecycle performance while ensuring responsible and secure use.

• Data Governance & Compliance – Responsible for establishing and maintaining engineering data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and ownership models. Accountable for ensuring compliance with business, customer, regulatory, security, and certification requirements relating to engineering information and AI-enabled solutions.

• Analytics & Performance Management – Responsible for defining and monitoring engineering data, and AI performance measures. Accountable for providing data-driven insights that support engineering performance, operational effectiveness, and evidence-based decision-making.

What you'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: 

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in Engineering Data Management, PLM, MBSE, Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• Experience developing and implementing engineering lifecycle management strategies, governance frameworks, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading engineering platform deployment, optimisation, integration, or continuous improvement programmes.
• Experience delivering organisational change and driving adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working.
• Experience assessing, implementing, or governing AI, analytics, automation, or digital technologies within engineering or manufacturing environment

Technical Knowledge

• PTC Windchill, Codebeamer, Modeler or equivalent toolsets.
• Engineering Configuration Management.
• Digital Thread and Model-Based Enterprise concepts.
• Systems Engineering and MBSE methodologies.
• Data Governance and Information Management.
• Engineering Change Management.
• Engineering data architectures and AI-enabled engineering solutions

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related discipline.

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• Up to 15% Bonus
• Access to a salary sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment