Overview
Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for you to join the Edinburgh Configuration Management Team. Experience in Configuration Management is preferable but not essential, as we would consider applicants with a Manufacturing background who would like to move into this Configuration role. In this exciting role, you will learn, develop and enhance your configuration management and data control skills in assisting in the solution of real-life engineering problems on state-of-the-art projects.
What you will do as a Configuration Engineer
In the role, you will learn and develop Configuration skills and knowledge for use in the full product lifecycle: from requirements analysis; through design, procurement and manufacturing; to delivery to the customer and onwards into in-service support.
You will be working closely with supportive, talented and innovative engineers from a range of disciplines, providing them with Configuration Management support and advising them on Configuration best practice.
As a Configuration Engineer, you will be trained to operate in the Configuration Engineer role which will include both Documentation and Hardware.
Documentation
* Review and verify documentation is suitable for progressing based on the set guidelines
* Manage the approval process of new documentation
* Manage the processing of updates to existing documentation
* Record, distribute and control the documentation received from internal/external parties
Hardware
* Managing the processing of Problem Reports from initiation to final disposition
* Managing Trials Modifications to support Problem Report investigations and ensuring results of trials are captured
* Managing the processing of Change Requests from initiation to final disposition
* Collating the Change Impact assessments from TRB (Technical Review Boards)
* Supporting the Change Initiator and Technical Review Board (TRB) through consultation
* Determining if fast track criteria is met and route Change using the Fast-Track workflow
* Preparing agenda, calling and chairing the CRB (Configuration Review Boards)
* Setting POE (Point Of Embodiment) & Priority if changes for implementation
* Determining Change Classification based on set criteria
* Implement, Planning and Co-ordination into both the design and physical product
What we need from you
We are looking for a candidate who has experience in a Configuration Engineering role and experience in carrying out the above activities.
We would consider applicants with experience in a Manufacturing background who would like to move into this Configuration role.
The role will be initially on site for on boarding and training, after which the role will be hybrid (on site and working from home). Depending on the allocate project security aspects, some work will be required to be carried out on site.
The following skills are beneficial to this role
* Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to articulate and explain technical understanding
* Good problem-solving skills
* Support knowledge sharing and exploitation of best practice
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Why join us?
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
* Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
* Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
* Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
* Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Primary Location
Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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