Configuration and Data Management Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis, a global leader in engineering and technology, is seeking a Configuration and Data Management Engineer to support CM activities in the Aerospace and Defence sector. The role involves defining CM requirements, implementing plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective governance throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience across all phases of product development lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of system integration principles and CM practices.
• Familiarity with configuration baselines for system evolution.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities across engineering, business, and operations.
• Implement CM plans and ensure information consistency.
• Manage change control boards and configuration audits.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Process-driven

Analytical

Detail-oriented

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 offering a dynamic role focused on Configuration Management (CM) in support of complex engineering projects. The scope involves working alongside multidisciplinary teams across engineering, business, and operations to ensure effective implementation and governance of CM practices throughout the product lifecycle.

As part of Akkodis's commitment to innovation and excellence in the aerospace and defence sector, the role includes contributing to the specification and oversight of CM requirements for suppliers and subcontractors, adapting CM systems to project needs, and driving consistency in configuration data. You will also 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 across the product development lifecycle, and contributing to 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 phases of product development, including configuration item selection and breakdown structure establishment.
• Participate in and occasionally manage change control boards.
• Support configuration audits and end-of-phase reviews.

Required Experience

• Experience across all phases of 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 evolution.
• Experience working with PALMA or Windchill PLM.

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently, applying judgment during multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Process-driven, analytical, 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, harnessing connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation. As 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 dynamic environment.