Lead Configuration Engineer

CBSbutler; Luton; On-site; USD 60,224 - 100,374; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Aerospace, Defence, and Security is seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer. This role involves managing configuration activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting project teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Configuration Management principles and experience in the Defence sector. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of security and defence. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a high-tech environment while working closely with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Configuration Management within Defence and Aerospace.
• Excellent understanding of Configuration Management processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage Configuration Management activities across all lifecycle phases.
• Resolve C&DM issues and drive solutions within IPTs.

Skills

Configuration Management

Change Control

Software Configuration Management

Customer Relationship Management

Team Development

Tools

PLM Engineering Tools

Job description

Divisional Manager - Defence & Security @ CBSbutler

Senior Configuration Engineer

• Initial 6 months (12 months + project)
• Luton (1 day p/w on site)

** Due to security restrictions, we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this role **

We are a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security.

As a Configuration Engineer of proven experience, preferably within the Defence and Aerospace Sector; you will be required to discharge the 5 key Configuration activities into IPT’s across all lifecycle phases of a Programme.

• To resolve C&DM issues within an IPT by making proposals and driving through solutions
• To build and manage Customer and Supplier relationships
• To demonstrate self-management and be able to support the development of other Team Members when asked.
• To develop and promote knowledge and use of PLM and associated Engineering tools

Key Responsibility Areas - Senior Configuration Engineer

• Configuration Management Planning including generation and review of CM Plan
• Configuration Identification
• Change Control – Must have had experience in operating Change Control Boards including Configuration status input to the Board
• Configuration Status Accounting with emphasis on the generation of Configuration Baselines
• Verification and Audit (led FCA/PCA)
• Working hand-in-hand with our engineering delivery teams to ensure the Project dataset is maintained and configuration controlled

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required - Senior Configuration Engineer

You must have:

• A good understanding of Configuration Management in accordance with DEF STAN 0557.
• Excellent practical understanding of the five key elements of Configuration Management: Planning, Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting and Audit / Verification
• Software Configuration Management at the point of release into the Product structure
• Provided C&DM input to Design Reviews and Certification (Configuration Baseline Management)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing