Configuration Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems UK; Location (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems UK is seeking a proactive Configuration Engineer to support the AJAX In‑Service Programme. You will maintain Engineering Spares Bills of Materials (SBOMs) with accurate metadata to enable precise costing and scheduling, and ensure EBOM-SBOM traceability across the programme.

You will interpret CAD drawings and IETPs to verify spares data, collaborating with partners, suppliers and customers to resolve configuration issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in service/support/change management or military vehicle environments.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing configuration role.
• Experience managing engineering change within complex high-value programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with Lead Engineers and Programme Managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Engineering Spares Bills of Material (SBOMs) with accurate metadata for costing and scheduling.
• Ensure full traceability from EBOM to SBOM and maintain data accuracy.
• Interpret CADs, engineering drawings, and IETPs to verify spares data accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with partners, suppliers, and customers to address configuration issues across the programme lifecycle.
• Promote PDM (Windchill) usage, provide user guidance, troubleshooting, and best-practice adoption.
• Provide configuration management expertise to ensure compliance with processes and standards.
• Work across PDM and Oracle to maintain up-to-date configuration records aligned with requirements.

Skills

Team working

Communication

Problem Solving

Self Management

Education

HNC or NVQ level 4 in Engineering or science

Tools

Windchill PDM

Oracle ERP

Job description

GDUK (LS) is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Configuration Engineer to support the ongoing delivery of the AJAX In‑Service Programme. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and traceability of engineering spares data across the programme. Working closely with engineering teams, suppliers, partners, and the customer community, you will champion configuration management best practice and maintain high‑quality configuration records across multiple systems. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated individual with strong technical awareness, excellent communication skills, and experience in configuration or engineering change environment.

Generic Level Description

General Accountabilities Applies academic knowledge to job/role accountabilities; provides support on specific portions of larger projects/work assignments Supervision Required or Provided to Others Works under general supervision; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments can be executed; receives detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Complexity Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Knowledge and Technical Expertise Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Applies knowledge/skills to a variety of standard day to day activities. Deepens knowledge/skills in one area or broadens ability over a variety of skills. Problem Solving Identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations; generates possible solutions, assesses each using standard procedures and makes a sound decision. Prioritizes and organizes own work to deliver to agreed deadlines. Decision Making and Autonomy Works independently on details of assignments, but has limited decision-making authority; most decisions made or guided by immediate supervisor. Client/Business Orientation Becomes more self‑directed in dealing with internal and external clients and responds to requests in non‑standard situations, investigating all the facts. Understands the key business drivers; uses this knowledge to focus on own work. Works to control costs related to own work. Communication, Negotiation and Influencing Probes and listens carefully, presents information clearly and in appropriate style, makes technical information clear, persuades others in straightforward situations. Leadership Requirements Takes initiative in learning about the organization, and develops external contacts; actively seeks information and guidance to improve own performance; contributes as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Key Contacts Builds internal relationships with others outside of own work group or team particularly with internal customers; begins to interact with external contacts on own; begins to initiate information exchanges.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and maintain Engineering Spares Bills of Material (SBOMs), ensuring all required metadata is accurately captured to support precise costing and efficient scheduling of spares activities across the programme.
• Ensure full traceability from the Engineering Bill of Material (EBOM) to the SBOM, maintaining alignment and data accuracy throughout the process.
• Interpret and analyse CAD, Engineering drawings and in‑service documentation, including Interactive Electronic Technical Support Publications (IETPs), to verify the accuracy and completeness of spares data.
• Collaborate closely with partners, suppliers, and customers to address configuration‑related issues and provide ongoing support across the programme lifecycle.
• Promote and support the effective use of PDM (PTC Windchill), offering user guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and encouraging best practice within engineering teams.
• Provide configuration management expertise to programme teams, ensuring compliance with internal processes, governance requirements, and recognised industry standards.
• Work across multiple business systems, including PDM and Oracle, to maintain accurate, up‑to‑date configuration records aligned with programme and customer requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Team working – team player, optimistic and has a collaborative approach to working with others, to ensure products are delivered on time and business goals are met.
• Communication – Good communicator, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally.
• Problem Solving and planning – adapting to the ever changing environment and reacting quickly to meet business challenges.
• Windchill PDM.
• Self Management – ability to be autonomous in your approach with a can‑do attitude, and have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure a consistent level of support to the customer.
• Requirement – You will hold or be eligible to hold UK SC clearance.

Education & Experience

• A background in Service Support /change management, particularly military vehicles.
• Experience of working in an engineering/manufacturing organisation in a configuration role.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering change within complex, high‑value programmes.
• Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment in a configuration‑focused role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with Lead Engineers, Programme Managers, Customers, and Suppliers.
• Strong technical awareness and understanding of engineering tools and applications.
• Hands‑on experience as a PDM system administrator or super‑user, supporting users and promoting best practice.
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP systems, with experience navigating and maintaining engineering‑related data.
• HNC or NVQ level 4 in an Engineering or science discipline and working knowledge of or similar nature.

Equal Opportunity Employment

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586‑825‑4000 or send an e‑mail to [emailprotected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.