Configuration Manager

Copello; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello is seeking an experienced Configuration Engineer to join our defence-focused team in Buckinghamshire. This permanent role focuses on managing and controlling engineering configuration across legacy and new product development programmes, with emphasis on SolidWorks Manage PLM implementation.

You'll create, implement and maintain configuration management processes, support transition to PLM, and ensure robust change control, audits, and compliance with customer and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aerospace/defence engineering experience, ideally in a Configuration Management role.
• Experience with PDM/PLM and CM systems such as SolidWorks Manage, Windchill or AllChange.
• Strong understanding of engineering change control and configuration management principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply aerospace configuration management standards across engineering products and configured items.
• Manage problem reports, change requests and engineering change notifications using SolidWorks Manage.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of configuration and change management processes.
• Coordinate and chair Change Control Board (CCB) meetings following aerospace best practice.
• Generate and manage customer approvals and notifications relating to engineering changes.
• Maintain and audit configuration baselines throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create and manage dashboards to monitor Change Requests, Problem Reports and Non-Conformance Reports.
• Provide guidance to design engineers and support quality audits.

Skills

Aerospace/defence experience

Configuration management

Change control

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks Manage

Windchill

AllChange

Job description

Configuration Engineer- PLM- Buckinghamshire- Permanent- £65k

The Opportunity

We\'re seeking an experienced Configuration Engineer to join a leading organisation within the defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the management and control of engineering configuration across both legacy and new product development programmes.

You\'ll be responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining configuration management processes while supporting the transition to a SolidWorks Manage PLM environment. Working closely with engineering, quality and project teams, you\'ll ensure robust configuration control, effective change management and compliance with customer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply aerospace configuration management standards across engineering products and configured items.
• Manage problem reports, change requests and engineering change notifications using SolidWorks Manage.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of configuration and change management processes.
• Coordinate and chair Change Control Board (CCB) meetings in line with aerospace configuration best practice.
• Generate and manage customer approvals and notifications relating to engineering changes.
• Maintain and audit configuration baselines throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create and manage dashboards to monitor Change Requests, Problem Reports and Non-Conformance Reports.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of engineering documentation, providing guidance to design engineers and supporting quality audits.
• Govern and maintain company-wide PDM/PLM systems, including ongoing development and optimisation.
• Support engineering drawing and document reviews and approval processes.
• Manage configuration requirements associated with customer contracts.
• Produce customer-specific Configuration Management Plans.
• Work closely with engineering teams on drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), firmware and other controlled engineering data.
• Support the Chief Engineer with customer deliverable documentation and collaborate with Document Control to ensure a consistent approach.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years\' experience within an aerospace or defence engineering environment, ideally in a Configuration Management role.
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience using PDM/PLM and Configuration Management systems, such as:
• SolidWorks Manage
• Windchill
• AllChange
• or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of engineering change control and configuration management principles.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple configuration activities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, quality and programme teams.

What\'s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on highly complex defence engineering programmes.
• Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Involvement in the implementation and development of modern PLM systems.
• Long-term career development within a technically challenging environment.

Location: Buckinghamshire

Working Pattern: 4 days per week on-site

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, active SC Security Clearance is required for this role.

If you\'re an experienced Configuration Engineer looking to join an innovative engineering team and contribute to mission-critical defence programmes, we\'d love to hear from you. Please call Victoria at Copello on (phone number removed)