Job Title: Engineering Change Controller
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: To £45K + Hybrid (2 days at home), Pension 7%, Life Assurance and more
We are seeking an Engineering Change Controller / Configuration Controller to join a leading defence engineering organisation, working on a high-profile, complex vehicle platform. This role is a key position within the engineering team and will act as the first point of contact for all Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) on one of their flagship products, with a primary focus on mechanical changes.
The Role
In this position, you will:
Receive, understand and manage the embodiment of ECNs into the relevant functional disciplines (e.g. BoM changes, rework/repair orders).
Coordinate engineering change activities across multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
Maintain and contribute to essential configuration documentation, including Change Management Plans, Configuration Status Accounting and Configuration Status Records.
Support and participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, providing updates on KPIs, actions, and issues.
Liaise with manufacturing, procurement, and the supply chain to ensure engineering changes are effectively communicated and implemented.
Assist with retro-fit activities and record associated costs of engineering changes.
About You
We are looking for someone who can combine technical competence with strong coordination and communication skills. You will ideally bring:
Proven experience in engineering change management within a regulated manufacturing environment such as aerospace, defence or similar.
The ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
Desirable:
Experience with 3D CAD software.
Configuration management qualification
Why Join?
You will be part of a high-performing team, working on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact. You will have the opportunity to shape and streamline change management processes for a complex, critical product and see your work directly influence production and performance.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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