Lead Configuration Engineer

Company: CBSbutler
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Location: Luton
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

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Posted: August 18th, 2025