Lead Configuration Engineer

• Initial 6 months (12 months + project)
• Luton (1 day p/w on site)
• £60ph PAYE (Umbrella £80ph)

** Due to security restrictions, we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this role **

We are pushing the technical boundaries associated with advanced tactical sensing, data fusion, communications, machine learning and defensive aids systems and this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to play a fundamental role in our Business execution as a Lead Configuration Engineer to support our Combat Air Sector

As a Lead of a Configuration & Data Management team, you are expected:

• To drive a pro-active approach into IPT’s
• To create a culture of encouraging new ideas and innovative solutions into the IPT and the Line of Business. (LoB)
• To manage the team to deliver agreed Work packages into the IPT to cost and schedule
• To act as a coach and mentor

As an individual, you are expected:

• To resolve C&DM issues within an IPT by making proposals and driving through solutions
• To provide a C&DM Basis of Estimate (BoE) into Work packages
• To build and manage Customer and Supplier relationships
• To Demonstrate self-management and development of self and others
• To provide C&DM input to Business wide Process Improvement initiatives
• To provide C&DM training to all disciplines within an IPT as required
• To develop and promote knowledge and use of PLM and associated Engineering tools

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

• A good understanding of Configuration Management in accordance with DEF STAN 05-57.
• Excellent practical understanding of the five key elements of Configuration Management: Planning, Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting and Audit / Verification (essential)
• Experience of and practical application of CM2 methodology. (Desired)
• Configuration Management experience in the development of Safety critical products
• Use of Product Management Tools (essential) - Teamcenter version 13 (Unified) and SAP. (Desired)
• Strong Administration Skills with an attention to detail - you are required to have a logical mind-set