Engineering Configuration Management Specialist

Airbus Belfast Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Belfast seeks an Engineering Configuration Manager to lead the Configuration Management team across Wing programs. You will handle the Engineering Change Process, partner with various stakeholders, and ensure delivery schedules are met. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering and strong leadership skills. The role offers flexible working conditions and commitments to workforce diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• An Engineering or Aeronautical degree is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Technical and Engineering Change Management.
• Proven leadership skills in delivering CM solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Engineering Change Process and secure stakeholder alignment.
• Partner with teams to meet aircraft delivery schedules.
• Approve engineering configuration statements.

Skills

Engineering Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Configuration Management

Leadership

Aerospace Toolset Familiarity

Education

Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar) degree

HNC or equivalent with Configuration Management experience

Tools

Catia

SAP (S4 Hana)

PDM

Job description

Job Description

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals

Security Clearance

You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)

Travel Required

Occasional travel within UK/EU

Location

Belfast

Type

Full time

What's in it for you

• Financial Reward : Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options,
• Work / Life Balance : 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Airbus Belfast team as an Engineering Configuration Manager! This position is based in Belfast and offers the chance to work across all our cutting‑edge Wing programs.

You will be a key member of the Wing Configuration Management (CM) team, serving as a vital cross‑functional integrator. You will lead the CM team within the Airbus Belfast engineering organisation, ensuring seamless configuration control throughout the entire aircraft lifecycle.

How you will contribute to the team

• Manage the Engineering Change Process, securing stakeholder alignment and approvals, and acting as the Focal Point for A220 program CM integration.
• Manage team workload and priorities to ensure there is no risk to aircraft delivery schedules.
• Partner closely with Program, Airworthiness, In‑Service, and Manufacturing teams to achieve deadlines.
• Anticipate challenges and communicate risks / opportunities transparently to stakeholders.
• Implement effective corrective and preventative measures.
• Approve engineering configuration statements for Wing level and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Champion Best Practice, Lessons Learned, and the integration of advanced tools like SAP into the operations environment.

About you

• An Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar) or Aeronautical degree is preferred, OR a HNC (or equivalent) combined with robust Configuration Management experience.
• CM Expertise: Strong, end‑to‑end understanding and full lifecycle experience of Technical and Engineering Change Management processes.
• Proven leadership skills and a track record of successfully delivering CM solutions for new development programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to provide clarity and present to executive‑level audiences.
• Toolset Knowledge (Preferred – Training Provided): Familiarity with aerospace toolsets such as Catia / Enovia, Optigra / PDM, MAXIM (or other ERP systems), and SAP (S4 Hana).

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

Employment Information

• Company: Airbus Belfast Limited
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Configuration Management

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