Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration
Rate: PAYE £28.91/hour
Location: Bristol, Filton
Type: 12-month contract
Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration!
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in Configuration Management? We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our Aircraft Manufacturing Client in Filton on a 12-month contract. If you have a strong background in aerospace, SAP knowledge, and a passion for process excellence, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the programme Change Management process, ensuring all changes are tracked, monitored, and incorporated into baselines per customer requirements.
* Coordinate interactions between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and program management to ensure changes are documented and approved.
* Maintain and release configuration baselines and records in a timely manner.
* Collate and review change impact assessments in preparation for internal/customer Change Control Boards (CCBs).
* Manage Change Implementation Boards (CIB) and Change Control Boards (CCBs), including the creation of Change Paperwork.
* Ensure compliance with customer Configuration Management (CM) Plans and flow-down of CM requirements to suppliers.
* Support Configuration and Data Management tasks, including the administration of internal and external databases.
* Assist with modification planning and Condition of Supply (COS) creation.
* Validate that change documentation is clear, concise, and correctly executed.
* Apply Lean tools to business processes, including Visual Management, Scorecards, and Root Cause Analysis.
* Conduct periodic CM audits (PCA) and Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) activities per programme requirements.
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
* SAP knowledge and experience.
* HND or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Aerospace with industry experience.
* Understanding of ISO10007 and AS9100 standards.
* Experience with applied Configuration Management in an aerospace environment.
* Proficiency in MS Office and Product Data Management (PDM) applications (Windchill preferred).
* Strong communication and presentation skills.
* Experience with product change management in complex organizations.
* Ability to comply with Export Control and ITAR requirements.
* Working knowledge of SAP, Windchill, and database packages.
* Experience with CAD Interrogation (CATIA V5 and V6).
* Document management experience.
* Strong problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.
* Excellent customer service and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable:
* Engineering Master's Degree.
* CMII Accredited (Comprehensive Level) or actively working towards it.
* Knowledge of the Configuration Management model (CMII).
* Understanding of DOA / POA (EASA Part 21 Sub-part J & G).
* Project management experience.
* Export Classification Engineer Certification (ECE).
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now and be part of a dynamic team driving excellence in aerospace manufacturing!
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