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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Engineer - **Company:** Avic Cabin Systems - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Configuration Management, Adobe - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/configuration-engineer/avic-cabin-systems-limited-job107835440 ## About the Role * Experience in manufacturing & design processes. * Experience delivering and reporting of KPIs. * Strong development and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate across multiple disciplines. * Demonstrate good understanding of Engineering and Production practices. * Proficient in general computer skills (MS-Word, Excel, Adobe, photo software, etc.) Education: * Degree, HND, other similar qualification in engineering or equivalent experience in aircraft industry. Skills and competencies required: * Proficient understanding of Configuration Management practices. * Good analytical skills. * Ability to extract key data from the company systems to support clear reporting. * Capable of conveying clearly and concisely complex issues with all members of the design and production organisation. * Good interpersonal skills, an ability to deal effectively with and coordinate multi disciplined teams. * Ability to understand engineering drawings, specifications and processes. * A thorough understanding of the manufacturing process and systems (Evolution, MPS, MRP) * Receptive to new ideas and concepts and capable of absorbing and interpreting input from other departments. * Supports team working to help strengthen relationships. * Understanding of health and safety practices. * Full driving license preferred. * Professional and works ethically and with integrity in the role. Professional experience * 4+ years' Engineering or Operational related experience. Key Relationships & Interaction ## Description * Supporting the Configuration Manager in the management activity that applies technical and administrative direction over the life cycle of ACS products. * Covering key areas of configuration management planning, change control, and Configuration Status Account., * Configuration Management Planning oSupporting the EDES (Airbus) / SCN (Boeing) / ACS (UK) Ltd change process oReviewing company MPS in alignment with EDES/SCN/ACS point of embodimentoProducing Impact Assessments to ensure robust and lowest impact points of embodiment along with buy in from the rest of the business. * Change Control. Processing Change Requests Supporting weekly Change Review Board (CRB) Updating DOCR adding and changing CR budgets in alignment with approved CRs * Configuration Status Accounting oReporting As Designed - As Planned - As Built configurations. oInterrogating Evolution, 3Dx and OCE to confirm the above statuses. Working with Engineering, Planning, Operations and Quality to resolve any configuration findings. * Development of better ways of working oWorking with IT to develop better ways of extracting key information from the various systems to support standard Configuration Management Reporting This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation. Key Performance Measures * Achievement of On Time Delivery (OTD) for Configuration Deliverable data Key Challenges * Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplined Engineering and Production team. * Supporting positive culture through-out the business., Internal Relationships & Interactions: * Engineering * Operations * Manufacturing Engineers * Supply Chain * Quality * Health & Safety External Relationships & Interactions: * Customers * OEM's * Engineering partners ## Related Videos - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [3x Performance: A Humbling Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100165-3x-performance-a-humbling-journey) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)