Posted: 4h ago
The role
Configuration & Product Definition Engineer (PLM) Location: Welwyn Garden City Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Bonus Benefits A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking a Configuration & Product Definition Engineer to join its Physical Design team. You'll take ownership of the technical configuration and product definition of complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies across the full lifecycle — from development through production and into in-service support — acting as custodian of build definitions and product data within the PLM system, and ensuring engineering changes are accurately controlled and released on schedule. Key responsibilities: * Define, maintain and manage product build definitions within the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system. * Control the release of product definition data in line with programme schedules and delivery milestones. * Manage engineering changes, change notices and problem reports across production, development and customer activities. * Support non-conformance investigation and resolution for production and in-service equipment. * Maintain configuration integrity as upgrades, developments and contract changes are introduced. * Take ownership of specific hardware assemblies and their technical baseline. * Work with Configuration Management, Manufacturing and engineering teams (UK and international) to resolve issues and support build activities. What we're looking for (useful but not all essential): * Experience in PLM, Configuration Management or Design Definition processes. * Delivery of complex engineering products in a regulated or technically demanding environment. * Knowledge of mechanical assemblies incorporating hydraulic and/or electrical equipment. * Experience of engineering change and non-conformance activities. * Understanding of systems engineering principles and requirements management. * Knowledge of hardware design, manufacture or integration processes. * Awareness of planning tools such as Primavera P6 (desirable). * Strong organisational, prioritisation and communication skills
