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We are looking for a Configuration Analyst to complement our team based from our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4 day working week Monday - Thursday and hybrid working with typically 2 days a week onsite.
The successful candidate will be responsible for applying Configuration Management principles and practices, working closely with experienced engineers to maintain the integrity of our complex engineering projects.
This role will also provide an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to progress into more senior Configuration Management / Digital Engineering roles, contributing to the implementation of our Digital Engineering strategy.
Typical duties could include:
* Assisting with the application of Configuration Management principles, processes, and tools. Key responsibilities include analysing proposed product design changes for their impact on the overall product and system, supporting the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines, contributing to change control processes.
* Preparing reports detailing the effect of changes on the overall product, reviewing and analysing released engineering change data, and ensuring compliance with configuration management policies, collaborating with various teams working closely with experienced engineers.
In addition to these traditional duties, the role is expected to evolve to incorporate digital transformation, development of digital twins, digital engineering, and model-based systems engineering.
* Digital Transformation: Contributing to the digital transformation initiatives of the company, which may involve modernising processes, adopting new technologies, or improving digital capabilities.
* Development of Digital Twin: Assisting in the creation and maintenance of digital replicas of physical products or systems, which can be used for simulation, testing, and optimisation.
* Digital Engineering: Utilising digital tools and methodologies to design, analyse, and manage engineering projects, potentially including the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, or other advanced digital technologies.
* Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Employing graphical models to represent, specify, analyse, verify, and validate systems, which can improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency across the engineering lifecycle.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline.
* Experience as a Configuration Management Engineer or similar role in an engineering environment.
* Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes, and standards.
* Familiarity with Configuration Management tools and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
* Configuration Management within the defence industry.
* Working knowledge of DEF-STAN 05-57.
* Windchill PLM.
* Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
* Data integration concepts and technologies.
* Digital Thread concepts and applications.
* Product Development Lifecycle awareness, understanding of concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production phases.
* Systems Engineering exposure, knowledge of SysML and systems thinking principles.
* Appreciation of how complex systems are designed, integrated, and verified, especially with regards to SysML.
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence.
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