Configuration Engineer

Location : CrickContract Type : PermanentHours : Full timeSalary:CompetitiveAcro Aircraft Seating is one of the UKs leading and fastest growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion to be the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the worlds leading aircraft seating supplier.Collaboration is one of Acros core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.As a Configuration Engineer, you will ensure that accurate Engineering Bills of Materials (E-BOMs) are released from the Design Organisation to the Production Organisation. You will ensure that Configuration Management is applied consistently, proportionately, and effectively across programmes. This includes planning, identification, change control, status accounting and audit, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.Working within a functional matrix structure, you will collaborate closely with the assigned program EPLs and cross-functional team of specialist engineers across Design, Electrical Integration, Stress, Test and Certification and Industrial Design to ensure configuration process are adhered to at each stage of the programme lifecycle.This is a role requiring technical judgement, structured thinking and excellent stakeholder engagement across internal teams, suppliers, airline customers and aircraft OEMs.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a focal point for effective and efficient Configuration Management within the Engineering and Operations functions to ensure alignment and clarity, and to minimise inefficiencies and rework resulting from Configuration errors.Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the Engineering team to ensure programmes are executed Right First Time, incorporating best practice in BOM Control and Configuration Management.Own the structure and accuracy of Engineering Bills of Materials (E-BOMs) to Operations, including design baselines for all programmes.Implement status accounting processes at business level.Chair technical review boards and change implementation boards to ensure technical integrity and disciplined implementation of change.Develop, maintain, and embed Configuration Management Plans, ensuring adoption through education and training.Prepare Configuration Status Reports to support management decision-making.Deliver Continuous Improvements in E-BOM structures, BOM Release and Configuration Management processes that balance flexibility with control, in line with company procedures.Interrogate and generate 3D and 2D product definition using Catia V5 and PLM systems.Skills and experience requiredEssentialDegree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).Demonstrable experience in Configuration Management within a design and production environment.Strong expertise in Configuration Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting and Verification & Audit.Strong understanding of BoM control.Experience working with Catia V5 (or equivalent) and managing CM within a PLM or product data management system.Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.Ability to operate under pressure and to tight deadlines.Flexible and adaptablewilling and able to respond positively to changing priorities.Communicating and influencingable to create impact by communicating key messages clearly, succinctly and with confidence.DesirableExperience of aircraft interior or seating integration programmes.Knowledge of seating certification and OEM installation requirements.Understanding of regulatory compliance within aerospace manufacturing.Benefits25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension contributions up to 5%Healthcare cashback schemeLife assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRetail discountsEmployee wellness hub37.5 hours per week1 pm finish on a FridayHybrid working (1 day per week working from home)Enhanced maternity and paternity leaveWe really want to hear from you, so dont miss your opportunity to join us! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.You may also have experience in the following: Configuration Engineer, Configuration Management Specialist, PLM Engineer, BOM (Bill of Materials) Engineer, Product Data Management (PDM) Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Change Control Engineer, Technical Data Coordinator, Design Integration Engineer, Engineering Change Manager, Catia V5 Engineer, Aircraft Interiors Engineer, Product Configuration Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering SupportREF- 226 965TPBN1_UKTJ Similar jobs, Job Description DevOps Engineer - Active SC, Ansible, Terraform Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35) Primarily Remote 6 months My client requires a hands-on DevOps Engineer with active SC clearance to support the delivery and maintenance of Azure-based IaaS/PaaS..., Job Description Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Data Centre engineer to work on a shift basis (Continental Days & Nights) to specialise in activities such as cross connects, localised patching, racking and decommissioning. 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