Job Title: Configuration Manager
Location: Coventry CV6
Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-time and based onsite with potential hybrid working
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (subject to experience) per annum + Discretionary Bonus
About the role
You’ll lead how configuration is managed across some of the UK’s most advanced military vehicle systems - giving you real influence and visibility from day one.
Working on high-profile defence programmes, you’ll shape processes that keep engineering compliant and ready for deployment. This is your chance to build expertise in DEF-STAN standards while mentoring teams and embedding best practice across the full product lifecycle.
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy bringing structure to complexity, influencing teams, and building processes that enable engineering excellence. Working across high-profile defence programmes, including support to the UK MoD protected mobility fleet, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our products remain controlled, compliant, and ready for deployment. If you’re passionate about configuration, governance and continuous improvement, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you’ll get in return
At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:
* Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
* Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)
* Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
* Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)
* Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
* Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
* Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
* Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose
What you’ll be doing
You’ll take ownership of configuration across vehicle programmes, developing and improving how product data is controlled and aligned. You’ll ensure that engineering, project and operational teams all work from a single, reliable source of truth.
By embedding Configuration and Data Management Plans, you’ll guide how projects manage change, control baselines and maintain compliance. You’ll also train and support teams, helping to build capability and consistent standards across the business.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers and customers, you’ll maintain configuration records, support audits and drive continuous improvement as programmes grow and evolve.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines strong configuration management expertise with a practical, solutions-focused mindset. You’ll ideally have:
* Degree in a scientific, engineering or technical discipline
* Proven experience in configuration management within engineering or technical environments
* Strong understanding of configuration control, baseline management and change processes
* Experience working with product lifecycle and data management tools (e.g. Windchill, DOORS, SAP or similar)
* Ability to influence and support cross-functional teams
* Strong attention to detail with a structured, process-driven approach
Desirable
* Experience working to DEF-STAN 05-57 or similar standards
* Experience in defence, aerospace or complex engineering environments
* Certified auditor or experience supporting configuration/process audits
* Experience with MCAD tools (e.g. Creo) or software configuration management
* Postgraduate qualification or professional body membership
You’ll also need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
What do we do at NP Aerospace?
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values — Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication — form the bedrock of our culture.
Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, incorporates some of the most advanced composite materials available. Alongside this, we deliver highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s most respected defence organisations.
Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years and continues to expand across the UK and North America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Please note: Successful candidates will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and pass necessary checks before employment