Configuration and Data Management Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Configuration and Data Management Engineer to support CM activities in collaboration with various teams. This dynamic role involves defining requirements, ensuring data consistency, and managing process audits throughout the product lifecycle. Join us to work on innovative engineering projects in a growing field. Experience in configuration management tools like PALMA or Windchill PLM will be beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience across all phases of product development and associated configuration baselines.
• Deep knowledge of system integration principles and CM practices.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities across all stakeholders.
• Implement CM plans ensuring consistency and completeness of information.
• Specify CM requirements to suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

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 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.

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 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, and contributing to the selection of configuration items and breakdown structures.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities across all stakeholders in engineering, business, and operations
• Implement CM plans to ensure consistency and completeness of information, adapting systems as needed
• Specify CM requirements to suppliers and subcontractors via statements of work
• Share best practices and pragmatic approaches for CM throughout the product development lifecycle
• Participate in and manage change control boards
• Support configuration audits and end-of-phase reviews

Required Experience

• Experience across all phases of product development and associated configuration baselines
• Deep knowledge of system integration principles, CM practices, and tools in systems, hardware, and software
• Familiarity with configuration baselines used to control system evolution
• Experience 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, driving digital transformation and innovation. Part of the Adecco Group, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists worldwide, we operate across various sectors including mobility, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics. Our comprehensive service portfolio supports clients from concept to deployment, fostering continuous learning and global collaboration. Join us to work on innovative projects shaping the future of technology.