Principal Configuration Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Configuration Engineers to join their dynamic Configuration Management Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn configuration management skills throughout the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis to in-service support. As part of a global high-tech company, you will engage in managing problem reports, change requests, and continuous improvement activities. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible working environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace and defense sector while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Custom Working Options

Flexible Benefits

Free Access to Coursera

Continuous Learning Support

Employee Assistance Programme

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Network Groups

Qualifications

• HND qualified or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong administration skills with attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Problem Reports from initiation to final disposition.
• Support Change Requests and ensure trial results are captured.

Skills

Engineering Interest

Strong Administration Skills

Attention to Detail

Logical Mindset

Education

HND or Equivalent Experience

Tools

PDM/PLM Toolsets

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

At Leonardo, we are looking for Configuration Engineers to join the Configuration Management Team. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

The Integrated Sensing and Protection line of business, based in Basildon and Southampton, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of sensors and electronic systems.

Learn configuration management skills for use in the full product lifecycle: from requirements analysis; through design, procurement and manufacturing; to delivery to the customer and onwards into in-service support.

What can we offer you:

1. Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part-time options.
2. Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home-based and onsite.
3. Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
4. Network groups.
5. Training: Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses.
6. Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development through training and mentoring.
7. Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award.
8. Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support.
9. Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 12 flexi days.

To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit our careers page.

What you will do:

As a Configuration Engineer you will be trained to operate in the Configuration Management role:

1. Managing the processing of Problem Reports from initiation to final disposition - minimise time to disposition.
2. Managing Trials Modifications to support Problem Report investigations - ensuring results of trials are captured.
3. Managing the processing of Change Requests from initiation to final disposition - minimise time to CRB disposition.
4. Collating the Change Impact assessments from TRB (Technical Review).
5. Supporting the Change initiator and TRB through consultation.
6. Determining if fast track criteria are met and route Change as Fast-Track.
7. Preparing agenda, calling and chairing the CRB (Business Review of change).
8. Setting POE (Point Of Embodiment) & Priority.
9. Determining Change Classification.
10. Implementation Planning and coordination into both the design and physical product.
11. Continuous Improvement activities.

Due to the nature of our products, you must be able to achieve UK Security Clearance (SC) and be authorised to access UK-Eyes-Only and ITAR material. For more information and guidance please visit: UK Government Security Vetting Clearance Levels.

What we are looking for:

1. HND qualified or equivalent experience preferred.
2. Interest in engineering or science - you will work with technical data from many areas.
3. Strong administration skills with an attention to detail - you are required to have a logical mind-set.
4. Familiarity with Databases, especially PDM/PLM Toolsets or Information Systems and Data Communication - Confident use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
5. MRP Supply and Demand Planning awareness a distinct advantage.
6. CM2 Methodology.

We are relentless about inclusion. We understand an inclusive environment is one that welcomes everyone as they are. We see diversity as a strength. We still have some way to go to achieving diverse teams across our whole business. We would like you to be part of our journey to creating that better balance and welcome applications from all individuals from all walks of life as we build a stronger company together.

Primary Location: GB - Southampton

Additional Locations: GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid