Configuration Engineer - Spares & Data Integrity

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

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.