Configuration Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of defense technology is looking for an experienced Configuration Engineer to manage Change and Configuration Management processes in Tewkesbury, UK. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, familiarity with PLM and ERP systems, and strong auditing skills. Responsibilities include coordinating design changes and ensuring data management within the Product Lifecycle Management database. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Configuration Engineer or similar role.
• Experience of CMII best practice and principles.
• Demonstrable experience in the use of PLM and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and control the Change Management processes for design changes.
• Be accountable for Change and Configuration Management Processes.
• Produce Change Management/ Status accounting information.

Skills

Configuration Management best practices

Use of PLM systems

Document control

Auditing skills

Knowledge of electronic and mechanical components

Tools

Aras Innovator

Windchill

SAP

Job description

Overview

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title – Configuration Engineer

Job Location – Tewkesbury, UK

Job ID – 32888

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

Operating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain\'s mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

L3Harris in Tewkesbury is our HQ for our Intelligence & Cyber International division. In the land domain, our T7 and T4 multi-mission robots deliver next-generation remote capabilities and uncompromised performance. We design and manufacture world-leading land force protection systems, cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA), electronic warfare (EW) and encryption capabilities. Our cyber capabilities provide an information advantage in the fields of kinetic conflict, cyber warfare, force protection and counterterrorism.

We are seeking an experienced Configuration Engineer to join our configuration and data management team. There is the opportunity within the role to also build the skills and knowledge needed to help support the Component Engineers in the team.

What the role will involve

• Co-ordinate and control the Change Management processes for design change including Problem reporting (PR), Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO).
• Be accountable for Change and Configuration Management Processes, working closely with colleagues to co-ordinate activity across all departments.
• Work closely with engineering, supply chain and Operations to ensure that the required data is configuration controlled and vaulted within our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) database.
• Produce Change Management/ Status accounting information in a timely manner to feed into weekly forums.
• Proactively focus on continuous improvement, working with others to develop strong working relationships, improve the user experience, simplify processes and improve efficiency.
• Supporting the Component Engineering team with the management of component obsolescence issues.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Configuration Engineer or similar role.
• Experience of CMII best practice and principles.
• Demonstrable experience in the use of both PLM and ERP systems (such as Aras Innovator, Windchill and SAP).
• Document control experience.
• Strong auditing skills and the ability to initiate corrective action in a positive manner.
• Ideally some knowledge and understanding of electronic and mechanical components and how they are specified.

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.