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Configuration Manager
Location: Crawley, UK
Working arrangement: Hybrid working
Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, supporting major clients across aerospace, defence, mobility, software, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics.
We are currently looking for a Configuration and Data Management Engineer to support complex aerospace and defence engineering projects based in Crawley.
This role will focus on supporting Configuration Management activity across the full product lifecycle, working closely with engineering, business, and operations teams to ensure configuration data, baselines, and change processes are accurate, consistent, and controlled.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Configuration Management activity across complex engineering projects
- Implement and maintain Configuration Management plans
- Ensure configuration data is complete, accurate, and consistent across PLM systems
- Support the definition of CM requirements for suppliers and subcontractors
- Contribute to configuration item selection and breakdown structures
- Participate in and occasionally manage Change Control Boards
- Support functional and physical configuration audits
- Support end-of-phase reviews and wider lifecycle governance
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Required Experience:
- Previous experience within defence or aerospace is required
- Experience working across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through to sustainment
- Strong understanding of Configuration Management principles, baselines, and engineering change control
- Good knowledge of systems, hardware, and software configuration practices
- Experience using PLM tools such as PALMA or Windchill
- Experience supporting configuration audits, change boards, and technical reviews
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Key Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and appreciation for data integrity
- Process-driven, analytical, and organized approach
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working with engineering, business, operations, suppliers, and subcontractors
Required Education:
- Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience within Configuration Management
This is a great opportunity to join Akkodis and support high-impact aerospace and defence programmes within a collaborative, technically focused environment.
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