Aerospace Configuration Manager: CMS & Change Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Share-save schemes

Safran University training

Career progression

Job summary

Safran Seats UK is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensuring governance of product and project configurations across the lifecycle. You will align CMS with QMS, information systems, and regulatory standards, while driving change control boards and CM data reporting.

You will bring CMII Level 6 certification, a strong aviation background, and hands-on experience with CATIA V5/SmarTeam and PLM systems. A UK-based role with a focus on SAFRAN’s global seating programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, or HNC/HND.
• CMII Level 6 certification and strong CM practices.
• Experience with PLM tools such as CATIA V5, SmarTeam or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Own and optimise the engineering change control process with clear responsibilities.
• Drive standardisation of configuration and change practices aligned with group processes.
• Produce and maintain configuration management data and reports for lifecycle needs.
• Assess changes in requirements and implement CM process improvements.
• Partner with Change and Programme Management to embed configuration control.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimisation.
• Analyse CMS performance and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

CMII Level 6 Certified

Aviation background

Configuration management experience

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Job description

Safran Seats UK is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensuring governance of product and project configurations across the lifecycle. You will align CMS with QMS, information systems, and regulatory standards, while driving change control boards and CM data reporting.

You will bring CMII Level 6 certification, a strong aviation background, and hands-on experience with CATIA V5/SmarTeam and PLM systems. A UK-based role with a focus on SAFRAN’s global seating programmes.