Overview
Our client, a leading manufacturer in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Configuration Engineer to join their team. This permanent role will play a pivotal part in ensuring that accurate Engineering Bills of Materials (E-BOMs) are released from the Design Organisation to the Production Organisation. With a focus on continuous improvement, the Configuration Engineer will consistently apply Configuration Management across programmes.
Responsibilities
* Act as a focal point for effective and efficient Configuration Management within Engineering and Operations functions to ensure alignment and minimise inefficiencies.
* Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure programmes are executed Right First Time, incorporating best practices in BOM Control and Configuration Management.
* Own the structure and accuracy of Engineering Bills of Materials (E-BOMs) to Operations, including design baselines for all programmes.
* Implement status accounting processes at business level.
* Chair technical review boards and change implementation boards to ensure technical integrity and disciplined implementation of change.
* Develop, maintain, and embed Configuration Management Plans, ensuring adoption through education and training.
* Prepare Configuration Status Reports to support management decision-making.
* Deliver continuous improvements in E-BOM structures, BOM Release, and Configuration Management processes that balance flexibility with control.
* Interrogate and generate 3D and 2D product definition using Catia V5 and PLM systems.
Qualifications
* Essential:
o Demonstrable experience in Configuration Management within a design and production environment.
o Expertise in Configuration Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting, and Verification & Audit.
o Strong understanding of BoM control.
o Experience working with Catia V5 (or equivalent) and managing CM within a PLM or product data management system.
o Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.
o Ability to operate under pressure and to tight deadlines.
o Flexible and adaptable - willing and able to respond positively to changing priorities.
o Strong communication and influencing skills.
* Desirable:
o Experience of aircraft interior or seating integration programmes.
o Knowledge of seating certification and OEM installation requirements.
o Understanding of regulatory compliance within aerospace manufacturing.
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