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!