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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.
The role will be 80 % remote with onsite work being carried out of the Luton office, the role has been deemed Inside IR35 so advertised rate is an Umbrella rate - PAYE option also available.
Within this role, you shall give clear direction into the IPT on C&DM process and tools be that at System Requirements, System level, Software, modelling or hardware. In doing so, you must be prepared to ‘challenge the norm' and support the IPT's in process tailoring to fit the lifecycle phase and/or context of a Programme
As a Configuration Engineer, you are expected to drive a pro-active approach to C&DM into IPT's
As an individual, you are expected:
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
In addition to the above, you will be experienced in
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
You must have:
A good understanding of Configuration Management in accordance with DEF STAN 05-57.
Excellent practical understanding of the five key elements of Configuration Management: Planning, Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting and Audit / Verification (essential)
Software Configuration Management at the point of release into the Product structure (Essential)
Provided C&DM input to Design Reviews and Certification (Configuration Baseline Management) – (Essential)
Configuration Management experience in the development of Safety critical products
Use of Product Management Tools (essential) - Teamcenter version 13 (Unified) and SAP. (Desired)
Strong Administration Skills with an attention to detail - you are required to have a logical mind-set
Due to the nature of our products you must be able to achieve UK Security Clearance (SC) and be authorised to access UK-Eyes-Only and ITAR material. For more information and guidance please visit: https://
