Material Configuration Specialist - Immediate Start

Office Angels; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Material Configuration Specialist for an immediate start. This role involves reviewing and configuring material requests in compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates should have proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and a background in aerospace materials. Benefits include eye care vouchers, weekly pay, and 28 days paid annual leave.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Pension scheme option

28 days paid annual leave

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience, 6-8 years preferred.
• Ability to interpret material drawings and catalogues.
• Strong understanding of aerospace hardware standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams for material configurations.
• Audit and update system data for compliance.
• Manage technical documentation repositories.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Interpreting technical drawings

Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency

Experience with aerospace materials

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

JOB ROLE: Material Configuration Specialist - Immediate Start

HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Hybrid

SALARY: £39k hourly equivalent

DURATION: 6 months initially

LOCATION: Burgess Hill

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Material Configuration Specialist to join our clients team. This role is responsible for reviewing, configuring, and maintaining new material requests across all Company Solutions sites. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and internal quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in aerospace materials and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams to ensure material configurations align with business and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to implement new material requests in accordance with industry, customer, and company standards.
• Maintain and manage technical documentation repositories to support configuration control.
• Apply FAA restrictions and OEM/customer requirements to material profiles.
• Audit and update system data to ensure accuracy and compliance across material records.

Qualifications

• Required Skills & Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience (6-8 years preferred), or a combination of education and practical experience.
• Strong ability to interpret material drawings and catalogues across various design holders.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of aerospace hardware standards and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting lean/process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and analytical problem-solving.
• Highly detail-oriented and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Next steps

Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview and start immediately. If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed).

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we\'re always on hand to ensure you\'re being well looked after
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you\'re in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)

If you are interested in this role and wish to be considered, please apply with your CV now!

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