Configuration Engineer

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

8% employer pension contribution

26 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine in New Malden seeks a Configuration Engineer/Controller to manage configurations, BOMs and baselines across hardware, mechanical and software. You will ensure governance, traceability, and regulatory compliance for the product portfolio.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management and Compliance teams to support change requests, document control, and audits, ensuring accurate product data and lifecycle governance throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration management, configuration control or engineering change management.
• Experience with PLM and/or PDM systems (Windchill desirable).
• Experience in regulated industries (maritime, aerospace, defence, automotive, nuclear or pharmaceuticals).
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle governance and change control.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience using IFS ERP.
• Experience developing and improving business processes.
• Knowledge of classification societies or regulatory frameworks (e.g. DNV, TÜV, CCS).

Responsibilities

• Manage product configurations, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and baselines within our ERP system.
• Maintain configuration control processes across hardware, mechanical and software disciplines.
• Support part creation and management, including product data, export classifications and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate engineering change requests and oversee change implementation across the business.
• Act as the gatekeeper for the release and revision of parts, products and technical documentation.
• Support Change Review Boards (CRBs) and assess the impact of proposed changes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements and relevant ISO standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management and Compliance teams to provide configuration support and best practice guidance.

Skills

Configuration management

Engineering change control

PLM/PDM systems

Regulated industries

Lifecycle governance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Process improvement

Product data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Windchill

IFS ERP

Job description

Sperry Marine is a leading supplier of navigation, communication, information, and automation systems for commercial marine and naval markets. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, we have an extensive international presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia, employing almost 400 people across ten countries.

We are seeking a Configuration Engineer / Controller to join our Engineering team in New Malden.

In this role, you will be responsible for configuration management and engineering change control across our product portfolio, ensuring product data, documentation and Bills of Materials are accurately maintained throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management and Compliance teams, you will help ensure robust governance, traceability and regulatory compliance across our products.

• Manage product configurations, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and baselines within our ERP system.
• Maintain configuration control processes across hardware, mechanical and software disciplines.
• Support part creation and management, including product data, export classifications and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate engineering change requests and oversee change implementation across the business.
• Act as the gatekeeper for the release and revision of parts, products and technical documentation.
• Support Change Review Boards (CRBs) and assess the impact of proposed changes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements and relevant ISO standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management and Compliance teams to provide configuration support and best practice guidance.

About You

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive configuration professional who enjoys working across multiple functions, ensuring product data integrity, process compliance, and effective change control throughout the product lifecycle.

Essential

• Experience in configuration management, configuration control or engineering change management.
• Experience working with PLM and/or PDM systems (Windchill experience desirable).
• Experience within a regulated industry such as maritime, aerospace, defence, automotive, nuclear or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle governance and change control.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience using IFS ERP.
• Experience developing and improving business processes.
• Knowledge of classification societies or regulatory frameworks (e.g. DNV, TÜV, CCS).

What You're Looking For

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work with a collaborative international team, and help shape robust engineering processes within a growing business, this could be the opportunity for you. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office
• Option for a compressed working pattern (alternate Fridays off)
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health and wellbeing benefits for you and your family
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression

Sound Like a Good Fit?

If this sounds like it matches your experience, and the type of work you'd love to do, we can’t wait to hear from you. And because diverse teams perform better, we’d especially welcome applications from individuals from under-represented groups.

About Us

With over 100 years of expertise in navigation, we are a trusted global leader in advanced navigation solutions - including radars, compasses, steering systems, speed logs, and fully integrated bridge and control systems. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to providing 24/7 support to our customers worldwide.

At the core of our success are our people. Their passion and dedication drive our growth and shape our future. In return, we support our employees in balancing work and life, maintaining their health and well-being, and developing their long-term careers.

We value diverse perspectives and believe that innovation thrives when bright minds collaborate. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.