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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Management Engineer - **Company:** GKN plc - **Location:** Papendrecht, Netherlands - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Document Management Systems, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Windchill, Infor - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d1fe8c81655c311 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field. * 3+ years of experience in Configuration Management, preferably within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. * Strong understanding of configuration control, engineering change management, product lifecycle management (PLM), and document management processes. * Experience with PLM/PDM systems, ideally Windchill, and familiarity with engineering data, traceability, and configuration audits. * CM2 certification, project management experience, and exposure to low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments is strongly preferred. * Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100) and configuration governance throughout the product lifecycle. * Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams. * Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You are a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys driving configuration integrity, data quality, and change management in a complex aerospace environment. ## Description GKN Aerospace is seeking a Configuration Management Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer) to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Papendrecht, Netherlands. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring product configuration integrity throughout the entire product lifecycle within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. You will manage manufacturing data, product documentation, configuration control, and engineering change processes while supporting engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams., A key focus of the role will be driving data governance and systems integration across our digital landscape, including Windchill PLM, Infor LN ERP, and Opcenter MES, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and alignment between engineering and manufacturing. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) through configuration and change management procedures, work instructions, and process improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence how product data, compliance, and change management are managed across one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturing organizations., * Lead and support configuration control and engineering change management activities. * Drive the implementation and optimization of Windchill PLM, ensuring alignment between engineering and manufacturing processes. * Support integration between PLM (Windchill), ERP (Infor LN), and MES (Opcenter) to maintain accurate and reliable product data. * Manage product structures, documentation, baselines, traceability, and change records throughout the product lifecycle. * Develop and maintain configuration management procedures, work instructions, and templates within the Quality Management System (QMS). * Participate in configuration audits and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, efficiency, and data integrity. * Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams. ## Related Videos - [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) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Startup Presentation: StorX - Future of Cloud Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1176-startup-presentation-storx-future-of-cloud-storage) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [GenAI Security: Navigating the Unseen Iceberg](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1744-genai-security-navigating-the-unseen-iceberg) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)