Aerospace Configuration Manager: CMS & PLM Lead

Safran; Ely; 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

Family-friendly policies

Annual share-save schemes

Safran University and training

CSR activities

Job summary

Safran Seats, a leading aircraft seating specialist in the UK, seeks a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS across product and programme lifecycles. You will ensure CMS alignment with group processes, QMS, and regulatory standards, while improving change control and governance.

The role involves owning the CMS, driving standardisation, and delivering KPI-driven reporting. You will collaborate with Change/Programme teams and support Windchill PLM deployment to strengthen configuration governance.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a safety professional with aviation background and experience in configuration management.
• Ability to lead and improve CMS with governance and KPI reporting.
• Strong change control process management and CCB leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and maintain the CMS aligned with group processes and regulatory standards.
• Own and optimise engineering change control and CCBs; drive standardisation.
• Produce CMS data/reports to support lifecycle requirements and programme delivery.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimise CMS performance.

Skills

Aviation safety

Governance

Change control

KPI reporting

Education

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

CMII Level 6 Certified

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Job description

Safran Seats, a leading aircraft seating specialist in the UK, seeks a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS across product and programme lifecycles. You will ensure CMS alignment with group processes, QMS, and regulatory standards, while improving change control and governance.

The role involves owning the CMS, driving standardisation, and delivering KPI-driven reporting. You will collaborate with Change/Programme teams and support Windchill PLM deployment to strengthen configuration governance.