- 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)
Configuration Engineer - Stevenage, United Kingdom - Oakleaf TCT
Description
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.
Contract position inside IR35
Hybrid position (2 days onsite)
What we're looking for:
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and implement configuration management policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and accuracy across all systems and products.
- Establish and maintain a configuration management database (CMDB) to track all configuration items and their relationships.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to identify and document configuration requirements, including hardware, software, documentation, and other assets.
- Manage the change control process, including reviewing and approving proposed changes, assessing their impact on configuration items, and ensuring appropriate documentation and communication.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of configuration items to verify their accuracy and completeness.
- Work closely with development, operations, and quality assurance teams to ensure that configuration management processes align with project timelines and objectives.
- Provide training and support to team members on configuration management processes and tools.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in configuration management and recommend improvements or enhancements to existing processes.