Configuration Manager

Searchability NS&D; Filton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is recruiting an experienced Engineering Configuration Manager to join its Digital Wing team in an aerospace environment in Filton. You will manage CM activities across the Wing perimeter and lead engineering change efforts across multiple programmes, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring timeliness and quality throughout the aircraft lifecycle.

The role requires an engineering/Aeronautical degree or equivalent with 5+ years CM experience, plus strong CM toolset knowledge and

Qualifications

• Engineering/Aeronautical degree or HNC/equivalent with 5+ years CM experience.
• Full understanding of Technical and Engineering Change Management.
• Experience managing engineering change across the product/aircraft lifecycle.
• Experience across Engineering, Programme, Manufacturing, Airworthiness and In-Service functions.
• CM Toolset experience with listed tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support CM activities across the Wing perimeter, ensuring processes are met on time, cost and quality.
• Coordinate engineering change deliverables throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
• Support CM Project Management and Lean PLM activities.
• Manage workload priorities and address risks to aircraft delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Programme, Manufacturing, Airworthiness and other functions.

Skills

CM experience

Engineering change

Stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

End-to-end lifecycle

Aerospace/engineering

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/equivalent

Tools

ICC-CADB

ICC-ACP

MCT - Mod Closure Tool

PrimesCCM

DPDS

ACC2

PDM tools

LeanPLM

Job description

• Initial contract until July 2027, with a likely extension
• 4 days per week onsite in Filton
• BPSS clearance required
• Opportunity to work across multiple aircraft programmes within a leading aerospace environment

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We are recruiting for a leading aerospace organisation seeking an experienced Engineering Configuration Manager to join its Digital Wing team.

Working as part of the Wing Configuration Management team, you'll play a key cross-functional integration role across multiple aircraft programmes, working closely with Engineering, Programme, Airworthiness, Manufacturing and other supporting functions throughout the aircraft lifecycle.

THE ENGINEERING CONFIGURATION MANAGER ROLE

As an Engineering Configuration Manager, you'll manage and support Configuration Management activities across the Wing perimeter, ensuring processes are adhered to and delivered against time, cost and quality requirements.

You'll manage Engineering Change activities throughout the aircraft lifecycle, coordinate stakeholders across multiple programmes and support the implementation of Configuration Management processes, tools and best practice.

The role will involve managing engineering change deliverables, supporting CM Project Management and Lean PLM activities, managing workload priorities and ensuring risks to aircraft delivery are identified and addressed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for an experienced Configuration Management professional with a strong understanding of the end-to-end engineering change process, ideally gained within an aerospace or engineering environment.

You'll ideally have:

• An Engineering/Aeronautical degree, or HNC/equivalent with 5+ years' Configuration Management experience
• Full understanding of Technical and Engineering Change Management
• Experience managing engineering change throughout the product/aircraft lifecycle
• Experience working across Engineering, Programme, Manufacturing, Airworthiness and/or In-Service functions
• Configuration Management Toolset Experience
• Experience with the following would be advantageous: ICC-CADB, ICC-ACP, MCT - Mod Closure Tool, PrimesCCM, DPDS, ACC2, PDM tools, Product Structure across Structure, Systems Installation and Equipment domains and LeanPLM