Aerospace Configuration Manager — CMS & PLM Lead

Safran; Bradford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Share-save schemes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Configuration Manager in Bradford, UK to lead and maintain the CMS across product and programme lifecycles. You will ensure governance, traceability, and compliance with QMS and regulatory standards while aligning with group processes.

You will own change control, drive standardisation, and deliver reports to support projects. Desired background includes CMII Level 6, CATIA V5 experience, and aerospace sector knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• CMII Level 6 certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with configuration management, CMS and PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS in line with requirements and KPIs.
• Own and optimise the engineering change control process and CCBs.
• Drive standardisation of configuration and engineering change practices.
• Produce and maintain data and reports for lifecycle needs.
• Assess changes and implement improvements to configuration management.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimization.

Skills

Configuration management

KPI reporting

Governance

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

CMII Level 6 Certified

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Job description

Safran is seeking a Configuration Manager in Bradford, UK to lead and maintain the CMS across product and programme lifecycles. You will ensure governance, traceability, and compliance with QMS and regulatory standards while aligning with group processes.

You will own change control, drive standardisation, and deliver reports to support projects. Desired background includes CMII Level 6, CATIA V5 experience, and aerospace sector knowledge.