Configuration Analyst

Advanced Resource Managers Limited; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Limited in Ampthill is seeking a Configuration Analyst to join a defence and aerospace focused team. You will apply CM principles, support baselines, and contribute to change control across the product lifecycle.

You will work with Windchill PLM, MBSE methods, and defence standards such as DEF-STAN 05-57, with opportunities to contribute to digital transformation and digital twin initiatives within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as a Configuration Management Engineer or similar role in an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes, and standards.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management tools and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Configuration Management within the defence industry.
• Working knowledge of DEF-STAN 05-57.
• Windchill PLM.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Data integration concepts and technologies.
• Digital Thread concepts and applications.
• Product Development Lifecycle awareness, understanding of concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production phases.
• Systems Engineering exposure, knowledge of SysML and systems thinking principles.
• Appreciation of how complex systems are designed, integrated, and verified, especially with regards to SysML.

Responsibilities

• Applying Configuration Management principles, processes, and tools
• Analysing proposed product design changes for their impact on the overall product and system
• Supporting the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines, contributing to change control processes
• Preparing reports detailing the effect of changes on the overall product, reviewing and analysing released engineering change data, and ensuring compliance with configuration management policies

Skills

Configuration Management

Systems Engineering

Digital Transformation

Data integration concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline

Tools

Windchill PLM

MBSE tools

SysML

Job description

Configuration Analyst

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £54,500

Do you have experience with Configuration Management tools and PLM systems (Windchill)?

Do you have experience working to Defence industry standards (Def-Stan 05-57)?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Configuration Analyst, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Applying Configuration Management principles, processes, and tools
• Analysing proposed product design changes for their impact on the overall product and system
• Supporting the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines, contributing to change control processes
• Preparing reports detailing the effect of changes on the overall product, reviewing and analysing released engineering change data, and ensuring compliance with configuration management policies

In addition to these traditional duties, the role is expected to evolve to incorporate digital transformation, development of digital twins, digital engineering, and model-based systems engineering, so you will likely be involved in:

• Digital Transformation: Contributing to the digital transformation initiatives of the company, which may involve modernising processes, adopting new technologies, or improving digital capabilities
• Development of Digital Twin: Assisting in the creation and maintenance of digital replicas of physical products or systems, which can be used for simulation, testing, and optimisation
• Digital Engineering: Utilising digital tools and methodologies to design, analyse, and manage engineering projects, potentially including the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, or other advanced digital technologies
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Employing graphical models to represent, specify, analyse, verify, and validate systems, which can improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency across the engineering lifecycle

Your skillset & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline
• Experience as a Configuration Management Engineer or similar role in an engineering environment
• Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes, and standards
• Familiarity with Configuration Management tools and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Configuration Management within the defence industry
• Working knowledge of DEF-STAN 05-57
• Windchill PLM
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
• Data integration concepts and technologies
• Digital Thread concepts and applications
• Product Development Lifecycle awareness, understanding of concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production phases
• Systems Engineering exposure, knowledge of SysML and systems thinking principles.
• Appreciation of how complex systems are designed, integrated, and verified, especially with regards to SysML