Configuration Engineer

Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturer in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Configuration Engineer to join their team. This permanent role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that accurate Engineering Bills of Materials (E-BOMs) are released from the Design Organisation to the Production Organisation. With a focus on continuous improvement, the Configuration Engineer will consistently apply Configuration Management across programmes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a focal point for effective and efficient Configuration Management within Engineering and Operations functions to ensure alignment and minimise inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure programmes are executed Right First Time, incorporating best practices in BOM Control and Configuration Management.
• Own the structure and accuracy of Engineering Bills of Materials (E-BOMs) to Operations, including design baselines for all programmes.
• Implement status accounting processes at business level.
• Chair technical review boards and change implementation boards to ensure technical integrity and disciplined implementation of change.
• Develop, maintain, and embed Configuration Management Plans, ensuring adoption through education and training.
• Prepare Configuration Status Reports to support management decision-making.
• Deliver continuous improvements in E-BOM structures, BOM Release, and Configuration Management processes that balance flexibility with control.
• Interrogate and generate 3D and 2D product definition using Catia V5 and PLM systems.

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Demonstrable experience in Configuration Management within a design and production environment.
  • Expertise in Configuration Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting, and Verification & Audit.
  • Strong understanding of BoM control.
  • Experience working with Catia V5 (or equivalent) and managing CM within a PLM or product data management system.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.
  • Ability to operate under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Flexible and adaptable – willing and able to respond positively to changing priorities.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Desirable:
  • Experience of aircraft interior or seating integration programmes.
  • Knowledge of seating certification and OEM installation requirements.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance within aerospace manufacturing.

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