Configuration Manager – Aerospace PLM & Change Control

Safran UK; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Training & development

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Job summary

Safran Seats in the UK is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS across product, programme and business configurations. You will ensure governance, traceability and compliance with group processes and regulatory standards throughout the lifecycle.

You will own the engineering change control process, drive standardisation, and collaborate with Change and Programme teams to embed control in delivery. Windchill PLM deployment and CMS improvements are key focus areas.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical/ aerospace/ structural engineering with design experience.
• CMII Level 6 certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management in complex engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and maintain the CMS for configuration management across lifecycle.
• Ensure CMS aligns with group processes, QMS, and regulatory standards.
• Own and optimise engineering change control and run Change Control Boards.
• Drive standardisation of configuration and change management practices.
• Produce CMS data and reports to support lifecycle requirements.
• Partner with Change and Programme Management to embed control throughout delivery.
• Support Windchill PLM deployment and optimisation.
• Analyse CMS performance and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Engineering change control

CMS governance

Process improvement

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Eng. degree or HNC/HND

Tools

CATIA V5

SmarTeam

PLM systems

Job description

Safran Seats in the UK is seeking a Configuration Manager to lead the CMS across product, programme and business configurations. You will ensure governance, traceability and compliance with group processes and regulatory standards throughout the lifecycle.

You will own the engineering change control process, drive standardisation, and collaborate with Change and Programme teams to embed control in delivery. Windchill PLM deployment and CMS improvements are key focus areas.