Senior Configuration Engineer

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence. They are currently seeking an experienced Senior Configuration Engineer to act as the main point of contact for Configuration Management (CM) support to project and functional stakeholders.

As a Senior Configuration Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for investigating and implementing Engineering Change Management by-product definitions.

What we're looking for:

• Background knowledge in Configuration Control or Technical Data Management within a Defence or Aerospace industry or similar.
• Proven experience working in a similar role within the defence sector: Candidates from other industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, etc., with practical experience including Bill of Material Engineers, Material Requirements Planning Analysts, Engineering Change Engineers, Technical Data Managers, etc., will also be considered.
• Experience with MS Office and data systems (Windchill an advantage)
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills with good attention to detail
• CM2 certification (essential)

What you'll get to do as a Senior Configuration Engineer:

The job responsibilities for the successful candidate include applying Configuration Management principles and processes for one or more projects, interpreting technical data for large and complex product assemblies, managing access and technical signatories for product design data, handling Configuration Management documentation, reviewing and implementing engineering design changes, collaborating across a multi-stakeholder environment, supporting regular Configuration Management Committee meetings, managing schedules, generating agendas and reports, taking and publishing minutes, and supporting technical audits on suppliers to ensure Configuration Management processes are observed throughout the supply chain.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

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