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.
Key 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.
Skills and Experience Required:
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.
If you are an experienced Configuration Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity within the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.
