Hybrid Configuration Engineer & Change Controller

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

8% employer pension contribution

26 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine in New Malden seeks a Configuration Engineer/Controller to manage configurations, BOMs and baselines across hardware, mechanical and software. You will ensure governance, traceability, and regulatory compliance for the product portfolio.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management and Compliance teams to support change requests, document control, and audits, ensuring accurate product data and lifecycle governance throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience in configuration management, configuration control or engineering change management.
• Experience with PLM and/or PDM systems (Windchill desirable).
• Experience in regulated industries (maritime, aerospace, defence, automotive, nuclear or pharmaceuticals).
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle governance and change control.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience using IFS ERP.
• Experience developing and improving business processes.
• Knowledge of classification societies or regulatory frameworks (e.g. DNV, TÜV, CCS).

Responsibilities

• Manage product configurations, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and baselines within our ERP system.
• Maintain configuration control processes across hardware, mechanical and software disciplines.
• Support part creation and management, including product data, export classifications and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate engineering change requests and oversee change implementation across the business.
• Act as the gatekeeper for the release and revision of parts, products and technical documentation.
• Support Change Review Boards (CRBs) and assess the impact of proposed changes.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements and relevant ISO standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management and Compliance teams to provide configuration support and best practice guidance.

Skills

Configuration management

Engineering change control

PLM/PDM systems

Regulated industries

Lifecycle governance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Process improvement

Product data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Windchill

IFS ERP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine in New Malden seeks a Configuration Engineer/Controller to manage configurations, BOMs and baselines across hardware, mechanical and software. You will ensure governance, traceability, and regulatory compliance for the product portfolio.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management and Compliance teams to support change requests, document control, and audits, ensuring accurate product data and lifecycle governance throughout the