DB25 - Senior Configuration Engineer
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Location:
West Yorkshire
Sector:
UK Defence Engineering
Hours:
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday A well-established UK defence engineering organisation is seeking a
Senior Configuration Engineer
to take ownership of configuration management across complex engineering programmes. This role offers long-term responsibility for ensuring configuration discipline, data integrity, and effective change control across product, test, and software design environments. The position focuses on
day-to-day use, governance, and continuous improvement
of configuration management tools and processes, rather than system implementation or development. The Role
You will act as the
configuration management Subject Matter Expert , supporting engineering teams to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient use of configuration management systems. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Assembly functions, you will help safeguard engineering data and enable successful programme delivery. Key Responsibilities
Own and oversee configuration management activities across engineering programmes
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and security constraints
Act as the primary point of contact for configuration management guidance and best practice
Support engineers with change control, BOM management, and configuration queries
Promote consistent use of configuration workflows and data governance standards
Deliver training and refresher sessions to engineering and cross-functional teams
Maintain clear user guidance and configuration work instructions
Monitor configuration data quality and process adherence
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities
Support effective use of configuration tools alongside CAD, analysis, ERP, and office systems
About You
Experience using Teamcenter or a comparable PLM / configuration management system
Strong understanding of configuration management principles and lifecycle control
Background in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Confident working with and influencing engineers at all levels
Analytical, methodical approach to problem solving
Comfortable delivering training and providing practical support
Engineering or technical degree desirable
What's on Offer
Stable, long-term role within a regulated defence environment
Opportunity to influence configuration discipline across multiple programmes
Collaborative engineering culture with a strong focus on quality and compliance
Security and Eligibility
This role is subject to UK security and export control regulations. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to obtain the required level of security clearance.
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- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Engineering
