Configuration Controller

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company is seeking a Configuration Controller to join their Radar & Naval Solutions unit. The role involves ensuring quality in engineering data management and compliance with ISO standards. Candidates should have strong technical skills, experience with ERP systems, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a dynamic working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Training in configuration management

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration management or control, preferably within defense or similar industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems; auditor experience is desirable.
• Experience with ERP document data maintenance and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily release and change control of technical data within the ERP system.
• Manage end-to-end change and deviation request processes.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and other relevant standards.

Skills

Technical understanding of engineering part structures

Excellent document creation skills

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent English (written and verbal)

Tools

ERP systems (IFS Cloud Applications 11, SAP 4 HANA)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Configuration Controller to join our Radar & Naval Solutions business unit. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who thrives on ensuring quality and precision in the management of engineering data. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in controlling, releasing, and maintaining technical data within our ERP system, supporting projects from proposal through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the daily release and change control of technical data within the ERP system, including engineering part structures, bills of materials, drawings, documents, and software.
• Manage end-to-end change and deviation request processes.
• Serve as the technical focal point for ERP-controlled documents and parts, including change requests, deviations, build standards, and engineering revisions.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management processes, procedures, and ERP configuration control, providing guidance and training as required.
• Maintain ERP document data such as approval templates, document classes, and numbering.
• Optimize ERP system functionality to improve efficiency and cleanse legacy data.
• Produce configuration plans and submissions for new contract proposals and project lifecycle support.
• Maintain software version control and repository, attending release meetings as needed.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015, TUV SUD Marine Equipment Directive (MED) Module D, and other relevant standards.
• Contribute to ERP system improvements, upgrades, and testing projects.
• Support QMS audit programs and other related tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong technical understanding of engineering part structures and document configuration control.
• Experience in configuration management or control, preferably within defense, MoD, or similar industries.
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS Cloud Applications 11, SAP 4 HANA, or similar).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems; auditor experience is desirable.
• Excellent document creation and Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, both written and verbal.

Desirable Attributes

• Hands-on, pragmatic approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across functions.
• Project management experience.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge maritime navigation and surveillance projects.
• Professional development and training in configuration management and quality systems