Aerospace Configuration Manager – PLM & Change Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme 10%+

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life assurance 4x

Interactive benefits platform

Family-friendly policies & EAP

Annual share-save schemes

Safran University training

Job summary

Safran Seats is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensure traceability, and govern product configurations across lifecycles. You will align CMS with group processes, QMS, and regulatory standards, and own ECR processes with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will partner with Change and Programme teams to embed configuration control throughout delivery, with experience of Windchill PLM and PLM systems as a strong asset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• CMII Level 6 certification.
• Experience with CATIA, SmarTeam, or other PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS, ensuring governance and KPI reporting across programmes.
• Own and optimize the engineering change control process with clear responsibilities and CCBs.
• Drive standardisation of configuration and engineering change practices aligned with group processes.

Skills

CMS governance

Change control

KPI reporting

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

CMII Level 6 Certification

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Windchill PLM

PLM systems

Job description

Safran Seats is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS, ensure traceability, and govern product configurations across lifecycles. You will align CMS with group processes, QMS, and regulatory standards, and own ECR processes with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will partner with Change and Programme teams to embed configuration control throughout delivery, with experience of Windchill PLM and PLM systems as a strong asset.