Configuration and Data Management Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and technology is looking for a Configuration and Data Management Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support configuration management practices throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of CM principles and experience in product development, ensuring data integrity and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in all phases of product development lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of CM practices and system integration.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support CM activities across stakeholders.
• Implement CM plans ensuring information consistency.
• Manage change control boards and configuration audits.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

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 for a role focused on Configuration Management (CM) in 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 maintaining 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 in projects to ensure consistency and completeness of information
• Define CM requirements for suppliers and subcontractors via statements of work
• Share best practices and approaches to CM throughout the product development lifecycle
• Participate in or manage change control boards
• Support configuration audits and end-of-phase reviews

Required Experience

• Experience across all phases of product development lifecycle and config baselines from concept to sustainment
• 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, prioritize, and exercise judgment
• Process-driven, analytical, detail-oriented, with a focus on data integrity
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with multidisciplinary teams

About Us

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, part of the Adecco Group, with over 50,000 specialists worldwide. We focus on critical areas such as mobility, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, supporting clients from concept to deployment. Join us to work on innovative projects that shape the future of technology.