Aerospace Configuration Manager – CMS & PLM Lead

Safran; Rowhedge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Pension scheme with 10% contributions

Private Medical Cover (family option)

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance 4x

Employee benefits portal

Annual share-save schemes

Safran University training

Job summary

Safran Seats UK (Cwmbran, Wales) is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS across product and programme lifecycles. You will ensure governance, traceability, and compliance with group processes and regulatory standards while optimizing change control and data reporting.

Key tasks include improving CMS compliance, owning change control boards, standardising processes, and driving Windchill PLM deployment to enhance efficiency and governance across missions and programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering or equivalent (HNC/HND)
• CMII Level 6 certification or equivalent configuration-management qualification
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 and PLM systems
• Experience in aerospace or automotive sectors and DMU environments
• Understanding of engineering release, change control, and approvals

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS to meet requirements and KPI targets
• Own and optimize the engineering change control process and RCCBs
• Drive standardisation of configuration and engineering change practices
• Produce and maintain configuration data and reports across lifecycle
• Assess and implement improvements to CMS processes and governance
• Partner with Change and Programme teams to embed controls
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimisation
• Analyse CMS performance and drive efficiency gains

Skills

CMII Level 6

CATIA V5

PLM systems

Aerospace experience

Change control

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Eng degree

Tools

DMU environments

Job description

Safran Seats UK (Cwmbran, Wales) is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS across product and programme lifecycles. You will ensure governance, traceability, and compliance with group processes and regulatory standards while optimizing change control and data reporting.

Key tasks include improving CMS compliance, owning change control boards, standardising processes, and driving Windchill PLM deployment to enhance efficiency and governance across missions and programs.