Configuration and Data Management Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Aerospace and Defence industry is seeking a Configuration and Data Management Engineer in Derby. This permanent role involves supporting complex engineering projects by managing configuration practices. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective configuration management throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on supplier requirements and supporting project milestones. Ideal candidates will demonstrate ability to work independently, strong analytical skills, and experience with relevant tools.

Qualifications

• Experience across all product development phases from concept to sustainment.
• Knowledge of system integration and configuration management practices.
• Familiarity with configuration baselines managing system evolution.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities alongside various teams.
• Implement CM plans for consistency of information.
• Participate in change control boards.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

PALMA

Windchill PLM

Job description

Configuration and Data Management Engineer, Derby

Location: Derby, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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 role focused on Configuration Management (CM). The role involves supporting complex engineering projects by working with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, business, and operations to ensure effective CM practices throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include specifying and overseeing CM requirements for suppliers, adapting CM systems, and supporting project milestones such as configuration audits and change control boards.

Role: The engineer supports CM activities in collaboration with various teams, defines CM requirements for suppliers, shares best practices, and contributes to configuration item selection and breakdown structures.

Responsibilities:

• Support CM activities alongside engineering, business, and operations teams
• Implement CM plans to ensure consistency and completeness of information
• Define CM requirements for suppliers and subcontractors
• Share best practices across product development phases
• Participate in change control boards
• Support configuration audits and reviews

Required Experience:

• Experience across all product development phases and config baselines from concept to sustainment
• Deep knowledge of system integration, CM practices, and tools for systems, hardware, and software
• Familiarity with configuration baselines managing system evolution
• Experience with PALMA or Windchill PLM

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize
• Process-driven, analytical, detail-oriented, with data integrity awareness
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with engineering, business, and operations teams

About Us: Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, supporting digital transformation with over 50,000 specialists worldwide. We operate across sectors including mobility, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, fostering innovation and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.