Configuration Manager

Configuration Manager

Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent

In IR35 £31.33 Per Hour PAYE; up to 41.81/Hour (PAYE & Umbrella available)

34 hours; FT (Onsite)

MBDA, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are currently looking for an experienced Configuration Management professional to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support to the Configuration Management team and building strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the development, review, and implementation of processes and procedures.

Your expertise in Configuration Management is critical to MBDA's success in developing and delivering quality engineered products to its customers and end-users. As a Configuration Management expert, your role is essential in building trust and confidence in the program by ensuring the quality of all products produced. You will also provide technical guidance and support to project Configuration Managers, contributing to the overall success of the business programs through the delivery of excellence in technical solutions.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrate experience in engineering or operations with a technical understanding of product lifecycle and delivery milestones.
• Experience in Configuration Management is required, focusing on the Aerospace or Defence industry.
• Please provide instances of your experience overseeing Configuration Management activities for engineering programs.
• To ensure control of product data across multiple projects, this role requires the ability to problem-solve, define best practices, and build effective Configuration Management throughout development and production phases.
• The proficiency to satisfy and approve external standards through healthy and efficient business processes.
• Tools: Windchill, PLM, and other PTC Toolsets, and JIRA

What you'll get to do as a Configuration Manager:

• Perform transversely across multiple business projects to ensure a uniform and comprehensive CM (Configuration Management) strategy.
• Understand individual project status and junctures before coaching required technical practice to support CM deliverables.
• Before supporting the expression and embedding of specific business CM processes within the project, attain a strong understanding of them.
• Enhance the knowledge and skills of the Configuration Management team by providing them with more comprehensive and in-depth training.
• Collaborate with CM Group Lead and team, offering advice and direction.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.