Configuration and Change Management Specialist

Sopra Steria Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in PLM services is recruiting a Configuration Manager for a hybrid role in Bristol. This position offers an opportunity to work in the aerospace and defence sector, supporting customers in maintaining technical baselines and managing change processes. A strong engineering background is required, along with expertise in Configuration and Change Management, particularly with PLM systems like Windchill. The company values flexibility in the workplace and encourages applicants to discuss their working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Engineering background within the aerospace or defence industry.
• Ability to understand engineering design, drawings, BOM, and technical change processes.
• Experience with Configuration & Change Management tools.
• Experience with PLM systems, preferably Windchill.

Responsibilities

• Support the customer in maintaining the baseline product structure.
• Control the evolution of technical data and liaise with the Change Review Board.
• Provide operational support on Change Management tools.
• Co-ordinate Change Management Project elements.

Skills

Engineering background within Aerospace

Understanding of engineering design and technical change processes

Experience with Configuration & Change Management

Experience with PLM systems (Windchill preferred)

Job description

Are you a top tier Configuration Manager interested in a unique role within the aerospace and defence industry?

CIMPA is currently recruiting a Configuration Manager for a growing team providing solutions for clients in the exciting aerospace, defence and security sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with existing Configuration and Change Management skills looking to join a team going through a period of sustained growth. With the role comes fantastic opportunities for learning and development as well as progression up the ladder. Another key part of this role is involvement in Product Lifecycle Management, any experience you may have with Windchill would be a huge benefit to your success.

In this role you will have the opportunity to grow, progress and learn while working within hugely exciting fields within Defence and Aerospace and helping the growth into other sectors such as F1.

Please note due to the nature of the clients we work with we are only able to progress with UK nationals eligible for SC clearance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the customer on maintaining the baseline product structure.
• Control the evolution of technical data, liaising with the Change Review Board/ Change Control Board.
• Provide business operational support on Change Management tools.
• Co‑ordinate Change Management Project elements (Business case preparation and validation, delivery management...etc.)
• Prepare, run/facilitate workshops to drive As‑Is & To‑Be analysis.
• Support To‑be Process definition and define new ways of working with Business stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

• Engineering background within Aerospace, Defence or similar industries.
• The ability to understand engineering design, drawings, BOM, technical change processes.
• Experience of Configuration & Change Management know‑how.
• Experience with PLM systems (Preferably Windchill) & engineering design.
• Experience managing a complex structure.

If you're ready to apply your skills in an innovative, high‑impact role, we'd love to hear from you!

Employment type: Permanent, Full‑time
Location: Hybrid role with weekly travel to our office in Bristol and occasional travel to client sites.

If you are a driven and experienced Configuration Manager looking to make an impact, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

A major player in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) services, CIMPA provides services in the areas of consulting, solution integration, business process as well as support and training. CIMPA is now the PLM subsidiary of Sopra Steria with over 1400 employees based in Europe.

Although this role is advertised as full‑time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.