Introduction
My client is a large defence and aerospace consultancy who are a prime contractor to the Ministry of Defence.
They are looking for an experienced Configuration Manager to take responsibility for planning, developing, and maintaining both hardware and software across a multitude of new and legacy systems.
Ideally you will have experience across the full Product Lifecycle and be able to lead a small team of engineers and support their development.
This is a hybrid role with approximately 2-3 days per week needed onsite, however my client is open to discussion to offer more flexibility.
Key responsibilities
* Manage the Configuration and Data Management Engineers and support their development.
* Development of the Configuration Management tool sets, e.g., PLM and data sharing tools.
* Create, maintain, and develop Configuration and Data Management Plans and Processes.
* Manage the Configuration Control Boards to control the establishment and subsequent change of configuration baselines.
* Perform document control and data management.
* Ensure historical build data is stored and maintained in accordance with CM and DM plans.
* Be prepared, willing and able to perform hands-on data processing in Configuration toolsets.
* Maintain programme alignment by establishing communications with all programme personnel.
* Ensure that CM and DM audits are undertaken.
Skills & experience
* Ability to effectively influence, interface and communicate with multiple levels of management and colleagues in other engineering disciplines.
* Conversant with and practical knowledge of CM Standards, eg Def Stan 05-57 and 05-123, EIA 649 etc.
* Knowledge of PLM/PDM toolsets.
* Experience in the ability to manage a complex CMDM task involving multiple systems with multiple user and customer interfaces at all levels.
* Experience of providing CM and DM solutions satisfying all aspects of the Design Engineering Life Cycle and beyond into Service Support.
* Experience of developing and implementing new strategies within programmes and delivery teams.
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