Aerospace Configuration Manager (PLM)

Safran; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme (10% employer contrib)

Private medical cover

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance 4x

Safran University & training

Job summary

Safran Seats is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensure traceability across product and program configurations, and align with QMS and regulatory standards. You will own change-control processes, governance, and KPI reporting to improve efficiency.

You will collaborate with Change and Programme Management teams and support Windchill PLM deployment, driving standardisation of practices and robust configuration governance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering, or HNC/HND with significant design experience.
• CMII Level 6 certification and strong CM principles knowledge.
• Experience with PLM systems such as CATIA V5, SmarTeam or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and maintain the CMS, ensuring control, traceability, and governance of configurations throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure CMS alignment with Group/Branch processes, QMS, IS, and regulatory standards.
• Own and optimise the engineering change control process with clear responsibilities and effective CCBs.
• Drive standardisation of configuration and change practices aligned with group processes.

Skills

CMS knowledge

Configuration management

Governance

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Windchill PLM

Job description

Safran Seats is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensure traceability across product and program configurations, and align with QMS and regulatory standards. You will own change-control processes, governance, and KPI reporting to improve efficiency.

You will collaborate with Change and Programme Management teams and support Windchill PLM deployment, driving standardisation of practices and robust configuration governance.