Defence PLM Configuration Engineer - SC Clearance

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

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.