Configuration Management Engineer

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Birmingham is seeking a Configuration Management Engineer to join their Industrialization team. This role involves managing manufacturing data and documentation, supporting systems integration of PLM, ERP, and MES platforms, and contributing to continuous improvement processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, experience in a regulated industry, and familiarity with Windchill PLM. Competitive salary and excellent benefits will be offered.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Travel allowance

40-42 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aerospace or a comparable highly regulated industry.
• Hands-on experience with Windchill PLM or equivalent PLM systems.
• Familiarity with configuration management and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and deployment of Windchill PLM.
• Drive and support systems integration between PLM, ERP, and MES.
• Ensure effective configuration and change management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative mindset

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Windchill PLM

ERP (Infor LN)

MES (Opcenter)

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel : going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

The Vacancy : Configuration Management Engineer

We are looking for a Configuration Management Enginer to join the Industrialization team of Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht.

In this role, you will manage manufacturing data and documentation, ensure strong configuration control, and support the integration of key systems—ERP (Infor LN), MES (Opcenter), and especially the implementation of PLM (Windchill)—to maintain data integrity and align processes between engineering and manufacturing. You will also contribute to the Quality Management System (QMS) by developing and maintaining procedures, instructions, and templates related to configuration and change management.

Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; think of the Apache combat helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

What You’ll Do

• Support the implementation and deployment of Windchill PLM, ensuring alignment with organizational processes in engineering and manufacturing.
• Drive and support systems integration between PLM, ERP, and MES platforms.
• Ensure effective configuration and change management, maintaining data integrity and process compliance. Manage product data within the PLM environment.
• Contribute to QMS development related to configuration and change management by preparing and updating standard procedures, work instructions, and templates.
• Act as a key stakeholder in continuous improvement projects, ensuring process efficiency and data consistency across departments.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field,
• Proven experience (mid-senior level) in aerospace or a comparable highly regulated industry,
• Hands‑on experience with Windchill PLM or equivalent PLM systems,
• Familiarity with configuration management and change management processes,
• Familiarity with Manufacturing engineering systems and Exposure to systems integration (PLM, ERP, MES),
• Familiarity with QMS frameworks, including documentation and procedure development,
• Fluency in English,
• Analytical and detail‑oriented with strong problem solving skills,
• Collaborative mindset, capable of working cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams,
• Clear communicator with the ability to lead meetings and reviews,
• Proactive, structure, and committed to driving process improvements.

What We’ll Offer

• A gross salary based on the CAO Metalektro and depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 40‑42 paid holidays for full‑time employment.
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
• A working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.

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Extra info

Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding at Fokker usually takes 4 weeks.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

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