Configuration Manager

Safran; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Benefits platform

Family-friendly policies

Share-save schemes

Safran University

CSR activities

Job summary

Safran Seats in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to lead, develop, and maintain the CMS for aerospace programmes. You will ensure configuration control, traceability, and governance across product lifecycles, aligning with QMS and group processes.

You will own engineering change control, drive standardisation, generate CM data and reports, support Windchill PLM deployment, and collaborate with Change and Programme teams to embed configuration management across

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• CMII Level 6 certification relevant to configuration management.
• Significant experience with PLM systems and engineering data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Own and optimize the engineering change control process and CCB governance.
• Drive standardisation of configuration practices aligned with group processes.
• Produce CM data and reports across project lifecycles.
• Assess changes and implement improvements to CM processes.
• Collaborate with Change/Programme teams to embed CM in delivery.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and improvements.
• Analyze CMS performance and drive efficiency gains.

Skills

CMS leadership

Change control

Configuration management

KPI reporting

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering

CMII Level 6 Certified

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Job description

Configuration Manager

Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, GB, HP1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-12-09T21:14:26.41

About Safran

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defence sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world’s leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Company Overview

Safran Seats is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft seats for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran, Wales.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work—including:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme, leading salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
• Private Medical Cover (upgrade to cover family members)
• Salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Interactive benefits platform (tech, retail benefits & income protection)
• Enhanced family friendly policies & employee assistance programme
• Annual share-save schemes
• Career advancement - Safran University and internal Training and Development Schools
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Your Role

The Configuration Manager leads, develops, and maintains the SSGB Configuration Management System (CMS), ensuring effective control, traceability, and governance of product, programme, and business configurations throughout their lifecycle. The role ensures CMS alignment with Group and Branch processes, QMS requirements, Information Systems, and all applicable business and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and continuously improving the CMS, ensuring compliance with organisational, customer, OEM, and regulatory requirements through governance, monitoring, and KPI reporting.
• Owning and optimizing the engineering change control process, maintaining clear responsibilities and effective Change Control Boards (CCBs).
• Driving standardisation of configuration and engineering change practices, aligned with group processes, procedures, and best practice.
• Producing and maintaining configuration management data and reports supporting programme and project lifecycle requirements.
• Assessing changes in business, customer, and industry requirements, and implementing improvements to configuration management processes.
• Partnering with Change and Programme Management teams to embed configuration control throughout programme delivery and change implementation.
• Supporting Windchill PLM deployment and optimisation, ensuring configuration management principles and controls provide a robust foundation.
• Analysing CMS performance and implementing improvements to increase efficiency, reduce non-value-added engineering change, and strengthen configuration governance.

Desirable Experience

We are looking for a safety professional with a strong aviation background and a passion for driving safety excellence across a global organisation. You will bring:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, or HNC/HND (or equivalent) with significant experience in mechanical design.
• CMII Level 6 Certified, with a strong understanding of configuration management principles and best practices.
• Proficient in CATIA V5, SmarTeam, and/or other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Experience working within the Aerospace or Automotive industries, including knowledge of Digital Mock-Up (DMU) environments.
• Familiarity with Boeing and Airbus specifications and requirements.
• Strong understanding of engineering release, change control, and approval processes.
• Proven ability to apply configuration management principles within complex engineering and product development environments.

Location: Cwmbran, Wales

Salary: £ Competitive