Configuration Manager

Safran; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the Configuration Management System (CMS) across product and project lifecycles. You will ensure governance, traceability, and alignment with QMS and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement of CMS and engineering change control, with close collaboration across Change and Programme teams. You will drive standardization, produce CM data, and support Windchill PLM deployments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering or equivalent (HNC/HND) is required.
• CMII Level 6 certified or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5, SmarTeam or other PLM systems is preferred.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive industries and regulatory awareness is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS, ensuring compliance with requirements and KPI reporting.
• Own and optimize the engineering change control process with clear responsibilities and effective CCBs.
• Drive standardization of configuration and engineering change practices aligned with group processes.
• Produce and maintain CM data and reports supporting lifecycle requirements.
• Assess changes in business and industry requirements and implement process improvements.
• Partner with Change and Programme Management to embed configuration control in delivery.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimization, ensuring robust CMS foundations.
• Analyze CMS performance and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Change control

Configuration management

KPI reporting

Governance

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering or HNC/HND

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Job description

Configuration Manager

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

Location: Norwich, Norfolk, GB, NR2 1

Additional Details: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-09T21:10:55.337

Company Overview

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 & Defense 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.

Position

Title: Configuration Manager

Location: Cwmbran, Wales

Salary: £ Competitive

About Safran Seats

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and continuously improving the CMS, ensuring compliance with organizational, 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 standardization 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, 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 optimization, ensuring configuration management principles and controls provide a robust foundation


• Analyzing CMS performance and implementing improvements that 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