Aerospace Configuration Manager – CMS & PLM Lead

Safran; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensure governance of product and program configurations, and optimise the engineering change process. The role requires CM proficiency, PLM experience, and strong collaboration with Change and Programme teams across aerospace initiatives.

You will drive standardisation, produce CM data, and support Windchill deployment while upholding regulatory and customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree focused on mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of CM principles and best practices.
• Experience with PLM systems and CM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS to ensure compliance with requirements and governance.
• Own and optimise the engineering change control process with clear roles and CCBs.
• Drive standardisation of configuration and change practices across programs.
• Produce and maintain CM data and reports to support lifecycle requirements.
• Assess changes to implement improvements in CM processes.
• Partner with Change and Programme Management to embed CM into delivery.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimization for CM foundations.
• Analyze CMS performance and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Configuration management

Change control

Governance

KPI reporting

Process improvement

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Job description

Safran is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensure governance of product and program configurations, and optimise the engineering change process. The role requires CM proficiency, PLM experience, and strong collaboration with Change and Programme teams across aerospace initiatives.

You will drive standardisation, produce CM data, and support Windchill deployment while upholding regulatory and customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.