Configuration Management Engineer

Consulteer
Baden-Baden, Germany
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Configuration Management Requirements Management Technical Data Management Systems

Job description

Manage product configuration, engineering changes, and regulatory compliance across advanced aerospace systems while ensuring traceability and operational excellence., * Establish and maintain product configuration baselines for aircraft systems, subsystems, and components

  • Manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and Engineering Change Requests (ECR) from approval through implementation
  • Control engineering drawings, specifications, technical data packages, and product documentation releases
  • Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), parts lists, and product structure hierarchies
  • Ensure traceability between requirements, design data, test records, and as-built configurations
  • Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and evaluate proposed changes regarding technical impact, cost, schedules, certification, and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate change implementation across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, and maintenance teams
  • Manage engineering deviations, approvals, and track the effectiveness of implemented changes
  • Ensure configuration management processes comply with aviation regulations and airworthiness requirements
  • Support certification activities with regulatory authorities including FAA, EASA, and related compliance documentation
  • Maintain conformity records supporting continued airworthiness and assist with internal and external audits
  • Support and manage Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and integration with ERP systems for manufacturing and supply chain processes
  • Generate configuration reports, metrics, and dashboards for program management
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, flight test, certification, program management, and suppliers to ensure alignment across product lifecycles
  • Support manufacturing activities through effective management of As-Designed and As-Built configurations

Requirements

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field

  • Proven experience managing product configurations for aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, or aerospace systems
  • Minimum of 3 years of configuration management experience within the aerospace or aviation industry preferred
  • Hands-on experience with Engineering Change processes and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
  • Experience supporting aviation certification programs such as FAA and EASA is considered a strong advantage
  • Strong understanding of configuration management principles, processes, and best practices
  • Knowledge of engineering drawing standards including ASME Y14.5 and ISO standards
  • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and ERP systems integration for BOM management
  • Working knowledge of aircraft systems, structures, avionics, and propulsion systems
  • Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Good English language skills (written and spoken); German is desirable
  • Eligibility to work in Switzerland (Swiss or EU citizenship required)

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