Engineering Configuration Management Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Airbus Belfast team as an Engineering Configuration Manager! This position is based in Belfast and offers the chance to work across all our cutting-edge Wing programs.

You will be a key member of the Wing Configuration Management (CM) team, serving as a vital cross-functional integrator. You will lead the CM team within the Airbus Belfast engineering organisation, ensuring seamless configuration control throughout the entire aircraft lifecycle.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Manage the Engineering Change Process, securing stakeholder alignment and approvals, and acting as the Focal Point for A220 program CM integration.
• Manage team workload and priorities to ensure there is no risk to aircraft delivery schedules.
• Partner closely with Program, Airworthiness, In-Service, and Manufacturing teams to achieve deadlines.
• Anticipate challenges and communicate risks/opportunities transparently to stakeholders.
• Implement effective corrective and preventative measures.
• Approve engineering configuration statements for Wing level and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Champion Best Practice, Lessons Learned, and the integration of advanced tools like SAP into the operations environment.

• An Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar) or Aeronautical degree is preferred, OR a HNC (or equivalent) combined with robust Configuration Management experience.
• CM Expertise: Strong, end-to-end understanding and full lifecycle experience of Technical and Engineering Change Management processes.
• Proven leadership skills and a track record of successfully delivering CM solutions for new development programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to provide clarity and present to executive-level audiences.
• Toolset Knowledge (Preferred - Training Provided): Familiarity with aerospace toolsets such as Catia/Enovia, Optigra/PDM, MAXIM (or other ERP systems), and SAP (S4 Hana)., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options,
• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

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