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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Manager - **Company:** Copello Global - **Location:** Maidenhead, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, SolidWorks (CAD), Document Management Systems, Firmware, Windchill, Bug Reporting - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2912599661-2 ## About the Role Essential * Minimum of 5 years' experience within an aerospace or defence engineering environment, ideally in a Configuration Management role. * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. * Experience using PDM/PLM and Configuration Management systems, such as: + SolidWorks Manage + Windchill + AllChange + or similar platforms. * Strong understanding of engineering change control and configuration management principles. * Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple configuration activities simultaneously. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, quality and programme teams. ## Description You'll be responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining configuration management processes while supporting the transition to a SolidWorks Manage PLM environment. Working closely with engineering, quality and project teams, you'll ensure robust configuration control, effective change management and compliance with customer and industry standards., * Apply aerospace configuration management standards across engineering products and configured items. * Manage problem reports, change requests and engineering change notifications using SolidWorks Manage. * Support the implementation and continuous improvement of configuration and change management processes. * Coordinate and chair Change Control Board (CCB) meetings in line with aerospace configuration best practice. * Generate and manage customer approvals and notifications relating to engineering changes. * Maintain and audit configuration baselines throughout the product lifecycle. * Create and manage dashboards to monitor Change Requests, Problem Reports and Non-Conformance Reports. * Ensure the quality and integrity of engineering documentation, providing guidance to design engineers and supporting quality audits. * Govern and maintain company-wide PDM/PLM systems, including ongoing development and optimisation. * Support engineering drawing and document reviews and approval processes. * Manage configuration requirements associated with customer contracts. * Produce customer-specific Configuration Management Plans. * Work closely with engineering teams on drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), firmware and other controlled engineering data. * Support the Chief Engineer with customer deliverable documentation and collaborate with Document Control to ensure a consistent approach., If you're an experienced Configuration Engineer looking to join an innovative engineering team and contribute to mission-critical defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. 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