Aerospace Configuration Manager: CMS & Change Control

Safran; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Safran Seats in Wales is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensure configuration governance, and drive changes across programmes and products. You will coordinate with diverse teams to align processes with group standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a degree in engineering or equivalent, CMII Level 6 is preferred, and experience with CATIA V5/PLM systems to support Windchill deployments. A strong emphasis on process improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, or HNC/HND (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles and best practices.
• Experience with engineering release, change control, and approvals processes.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and Digital Mock-Up (DMU) environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and maintain the CMS, ensuring control, traceability, and governance of configurations across lifecycle.
• Own and optimise the engineering change process with clear responsibilities and effective CCBs.
• Produce and maintain configuration data and reports to support project lifecycle requirements.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimise configuration management practices.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Configuration management principles

Engineering change control

KPI reporting

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering or HNC/HND

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Job description

Safran Seats in Wales is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensure configuration governance, and drive changes across programmes and products. You will coordinate with diverse teams to align processes with group standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a degree in engineering or equivalent, CMII Level 6 is preferred, and experience with CATIA V5/PLM systems to support Windchill deployments. A strong emphasis on process improvement is essential.