Configuration and Data Management Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and technology seeks a Configuration and Data Management Engineer to support complex projects in the Aerospace and Defence sector. The role involves collaboration across teams, implementing CM practices, and ensuring adherence to configuration requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of system integration principles and CM practices.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities with all stakeholders in engineering, business, and operations.
• Implement CM plans to ensure consistency and completeness of information.
• Manage change control boards and support configuration audits.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

PALMA

Windchill PLM

Job description

Job Title: Configuration and Data Management Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Clearance: SC clearance required/must be able to attain SC clearance.

Scope

Akkodis has an opportunity within the Aerospace and Defence business unit for a dynamic role focused on Configuration Management (CM) supporting complex engineering projects. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, business, and operations to ensure effective implementation and governance of CM practices throughout the product lifecycle.

The role includes contributing to the specification and oversight of CM requirements for suppliers and subcontractors, adapting CM systems to project needs, and promoting consistency in configuration data. You will support key project milestones such as configuration audits, change control boards, and end-of-phase reviews.

Role

The Configuration and Data Management Engineer supports CM activities in collaboration with engineering, business, and operations teams. Responsibilities include defining CM requirements for suppliers and subcontractors, sharing best practices throughout the product development lifecycle, and assisting in the selection of configuration items and breakdown structures.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities with all stakeholders in engineering, business, and operations.
• Implement CM plans in projects to ensure consistency and completeness of information, adapting the CM system as needed.
• Specify CM requirements to suppliers and subcontractors via statements of work.
• Share best practices and pragmatic approaches to CM across all product development phases, including selection of configuration items and establishing breakdown structures.
• Participate in and occasionally manage change control boards.
• Support configuration audits and end-of-phase reviews.

Required Experience

• Experience across all phases of the product development lifecycle and associated configuration baselines from concept to sustainment.
• Deep knowledge of system integration principles, CM practices, and tools in systems, hardware, and software.
• Familiarity with different types of configuration baselines used to control and manage system or product evolution.
• Experience with PALMA or Windchill PLM.

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently, applying judgment during multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Process-driven, analytical, and detail-oriented with a focus on data integrity.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with engineering, business, and operations teams.

About Us

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, leveraging connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation. Part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis has over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries, with expertise in mobility, software, robotics, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics. We support clients from concept to deployment, fostering continuous learning and innovation in a collaborative environment.