Configuration Manager

Safran; Swan Village; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life assurance 4x

Benefits platform

Family-friendly policies

Share-save schemes

Safran University

CSR activities

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the Configuration Management System (CMS) across product, programme and business configurations. You will ensure traceability, governance, and alignment with Group and Branch processes, QMS, and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on improving the CMS, owning engineering change control through governance boards, and driving standardisation across configuration practices to support aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering, or HNC/HND (or equivalent).
• CMII Level 6 Certified, with strong configuration management knowledge.
• Proficient in CATIA V5, SmarTeam or other PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS to meet governance and KPI requirements.
• Own and optimise the engineering change control process with clear responsibilities.
• Drive standardisation of configuration and change practices aligned with group processes.
• Produce and maintain configuration management data and reports for lifecycle needs.
• Assess changes in business and industry requirements and implement improvements.
• Partner with Change and Programme Management to embed configuration control.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimisation within CMS controls.
• Analyse CMS performance and drive efficiency improvements.

Skills

Aviation industry experience

Engineering release & change control

Configuration management principles

DMU familiarity

Boeing/Airbus standards familiarity

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural)

CMII Level 6 Certified

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

Job description

Configuration Manager

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands, GB, B70 8

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.

About Safran Seats

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, both for crew and passengers. Currently, 1 million Safran manufactured aircraft seats are in service worldwide. In the UK, Safran Seats specializes solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide-body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams based in Cwmbran, Wales.

Our Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme, with 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 through 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:

• Lead and continuously improve the CMS, ensuring compliance with organisational, customer, OEM, and regulatory requirements through governance, monitoring, and KPI reporting.
• Own and optimise the engineering change control process, maintaining clear responsibilities and effective Change Control Boards (CCBs).
• Drive standardisation of configuration and engineering change practices, aligned with group processes, procedures, and best practice.
• Produce and maintain configuration management data and reports supporting programme and project lifecycle requirements.
• Assess changes in business, customer, and industry requirements, implementing improvements to configuration management processes.
• Partner with Change and Programme Management teams to embed configuration control throughout programme delivery and change implementation.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimisation, ensuring configuration management principles and controls provide a robust foundation.
• Analyse CMS performance and implement 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.

Salary: £ Competitive