Product Change Leader

iO Associates; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global aerospace organisation is hiring a Product Change Leader to drive product changes through the Aircraft Change Process. This role requires strong project management and analytical skills, preferably with experience in Manufacturing or Design within the aerospace sector. The position is hybrid, offering career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing, Design, Quality, or Production Engineering.
• Ideally experienced within Airbus or a tier-1 supplier.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead modification lifecycle from proposal to closure.
• Support Maturity and Decision Boards' impacts assessment.
• Oversee production trials and ensure accurate configuration.
• Document improvement actions for continuous development.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Knowledge of configuration management

Analytical thinker

Effective communicator

Tools

ICC_ACP

ACC2

CAIR

SAP

Job description

Job title: Product Change Leader

Location: Filton - 60% onsite

Job type: 12 month's Contract

Shifts: Standard 35 hours per week (working 4.5 days between the hours of 7am - 7pm, hours agreed at business discretion)

Salary: £46 per hour Umbrella

A leading global aerospace organisation renowned for designing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced products and services across commercial aviation, defence, space, and helicopter sectors. They are currently seeking a Product Change Leader to join their team, focusing to drive product changes through the Aircraft Change Process.

Required:

• Strong project management skills (PMP preferred) with knowledge of configuration management and related tools (ICC_ACP, ACC2, CAIR, SAP).
• Experience in Manufacturing, Design, Quality, or Production Engineering, ideally within Airbus or a tier-1 supplier.
• Analytical thinker with strong organisational skills and ability to work independently in dynamic environments.
• Resilient, driven, and effective communicator able to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.

Responsibilities:

• Lead modification lifecycle from proposal to closure, coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers through key milestones (CDR, DFM, COSCR).
• Support Maturity and Decision Boards by assessing technical, manufacturing, commercial, and programme impacts.
• Oversee production trials, First Implementation Checks (FIC), and ensure accurate configuration and MRP data (e.g. SAP).
• Capture lessons learned and document improvement actions for continuous development and modification closure.

This is a hybrid job role. This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international company that encourages and facilitates personal growth and career development throughout the organisation.