Aerospace Configuration Manager – PLM & CMS

Safran; Luton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Pension scheme (up to 10%)

Private medical cover (family option)

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Life Assurance (4x)

Interactive benefits platform

Family friendly policies & EAP

Annual share-save schemes

Safran University & internal training

Job summary

Safran Seats in Wales seeks a Configuration Manager to lead the Configuration Management System, ensuring governance and traceability through the lifecycle of aircraft seating configurations. You will align CMS with QMS and regulatory standards, and optimise the change control process with CCBs.

Key responsibilities include reporting on CMS performance, driving standardisation, and collaborating with Windchill PLM deployment. Relevant CM/PLM experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, or HNC/HND with significant experience.
• CMII Level 6 Certified with strong CM principles.
• Familiarity with PLM systems and aerospace industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the CMS to ensure governance, traceability, and configurations across lifecycle.
• Align CMS with Group processes, QMS, and regulatory requirements.
• Own and optimise engineering change control and Change Control Boards (CCBs).
• Drive standardisation of configuration and change practices across projects.
• Produce and maintain CM data and reports to support lifecycle requirements.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimisation.

Skills

CMII Level 6 Certified

Configuration management

Boeing/Airbus specs knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace or HNC/HND

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Job description

Safran Seats in Wales seeks a Configuration Manager to lead the Configuration Management System, ensuring governance and traceability through the lifecycle of aircraft seating configurations. You will align CMS with QMS and regulatory standards, and optimise the change control process with CCBs.

Key responsibilities include reporting on CMS performance, driving standardisation, and collaborating with Windchill PLM deployment. Relevant CM/PLM experience is essential for success.