Configuration PLM Specialist
Copello are working with a defence client who are seeking a Configuration PLM Specialist to implement and maintain change of configured items for legacy and development products.
You will manage the creation of data repositories and change workflows for projects. This includes managing and auditing the configuration baselines, creating and managing dashboards for progress of Change Requests, Problem Reports and Non-Conformance Reports within SolidWorks Manage.
This requires close collaboration across multiple engineering teams on drawings, bills of material, firmware and other configured items. Supporting the Chief Engineer with customer deliverable documentation is a crucial part of the role. Ensuring a consistent and unified approach alongside our Document Control Assistants is also key.
Key Responsibilities
Apply aerospace configuration standards to company configured items
Manage the problem report and change notification process via dedicated PLM toolset (SolidWorks Manage)
Continuous improvement of the change management process
Run the Change Control Board with Aerospace configuration best practice
Generate and manage customer approvals and notifications of change
Ensure quality of our design documentation, providing guidance to design engineers and preparing/representing the team for quality audits
Governance and control of the company wide PDM/PLM systems, including its maintenance and development
Support document and drawing reviews and approvals
Manage configuration requirements relating to customer contracts
Generate customer-specific configuration management plans
Competencies
Engineering background preferably in the aerospace industry
Working knowledge of aerospace configuration standards
Detail orientated, with an ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents
Deep understanding of industry best practice of change management, and comfortable with driving continual improvement of existing processes
Experience of adoption of PDM, PLM and CM tools
Experience of data control in both design and manufacturing environments
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of five years working in an aerospace/defence environment within an Engineering function
Ideally worked on a number of projects in an aerospace product design environment as a configuration specialist
Bachelors Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline, or an equivalent level of industry experience
CAD tools and drawing standard knowledge and experience
Experience with PDM/PLM & CM Tools, preferably SolidWorks Manage
Please note that SC Clearance must be obtainable for this role
If you feel you have the right skills and experience, please apply now and we will be in touch for a further conversation.
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