Junior Engineer (Product Configuration Management)

Matchtech; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Junior Engineer to support its Naval Ships business unit on a 12-month contract. The role is based in Portsmouth or Glasgow with a hybrid pattern requiring three on-site days per week (Tuesday to Thursday).

You will be involved in product configuration management, data handling and documentation across naval engineering programmes. Applicants should have strong data management and Excel skills; Windchill experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong data management and administration skills.
• Excellent Excel competency and comfort with digital systems.
• Windchill experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organized information handling.
• Ability to read technical documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication and collaborative skills with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Support product configuration management activities across naval ship engineering programmes.
• Maintain accurate product data, configuration records and engineering documentation.
• Manage updates to product information and ensure changes are recorded and controlled.
• Use Excel and digital systems to organise, analyse and maintain configuration data.
• Work with engineering and project teams to support effective product data management.
• Contribute to the consistent application of configuration management processes and procedures.
• Identify data discrepancies and support their resolution in a timely manner.

Skills

Data management

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation interpretation

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Our client BAE Systems, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Junior Engineer to support its Naval Ships business unit. This 12-month contract role is based in Portsmouth or Glasgow and follows a hybrid working pattern, with three days on site each week from Tuesday to Thursday.

Please note you will need to hold indefinite leave to remain in the UK before application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting product configuration management activities across naval ship engineering programmes
• Maintaining accurate product data, configuration records and engineering documentation
• Managing updates to product information and ensuring changes are correctly recorded and controlled
• Using Excel and digital systems to organise, analyse and maintain configuration data
• Working with engineering and project teams to support effective product data management
• Contributing to the consistent application of configuration management processes and procedures
• Identifying data discrepancies and supporting their resolution in a timely manner

Job Requirements:

• Strong data management and administration skills
• Strong Excel competency and confidence using digital technology
• Windchill experience would be desirable, although comprehensive technical systems knowledge is not essential
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to managing information
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and maintain accurate records
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams

Contract Details:

• 12-month contract opportunity
• Hybrid working arrangement with three days on site each week
• Location: Broad Oak or Scotstoun
• Inside IR35

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior Engineer to develop experience in product configuration management within the naval defence sector.