Senior Configuration Engineer

Location: Luton (1 day per week onsite)

Duration: 12 month contract

Rate: 61ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details:

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Lead Configuration Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

You will lead the following 5 key Configuration Management activities across project lifecycles:

1. Change Control: Lead the Change Control process, from change initiation to implementation.
2. Configuration Status Accounting: Provide accurate configuration status reports and maintain configuration baselines.
3. Configuration Baselines: Establish and manage configuration baselines for product design and certification.
4. Configuration Management Planning: Develop and manage the Configuration Management Plan, interpreting customer requirements.
5. Configuration Audits: Support the Configuration Lead in validating and auditing configuration artefacts (Functional and Physical Configuration Audits).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective Configuration and Data Management across various stages of projects.
• Challenge processes and tailor them to fit the project's lifecycle phase.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure the project dataset is maintained and controlled.
• Build and manage customer and supplier relationships.
• Promote the use of PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter, SAP) and engineering tools.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with the 5 key Configuration Management activities (Change Control, Status Accounting, Baselines, Planning, and Audits).
• Good understanding of Configuration Management standards (DEF STAN 05-57).
• Practical experience in Change Management, Configuration Baselines, and Configuration Audits.
• Knowledge of Product Management Tools (e.g., Teamcenter, SAP) is a plus.
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.

If you have experience in the Aerospace/Defence sector and are ready to play a critical role in the success of their projects, we'd love to hear from you!