Senior Configuration Engineer

Description

Senior Configuration Engineer (L3 / L3+)

Introduction

Endeavour Recruitment is looking for a Senior Configuration Engineer to join a leading multinational engineering organisation. You will be part of a collaborative team of over 30 configuration specialists, supporting a wide range of products throughout their entire lifecycle in a dynamic and international setting.

The Role

In this position, you will provide direct support to the Configuration Manager, taking ownership of configuration activities across significant parts of major projects or smaller standalone initiatives. Your work will be crucial in protecting the accuracy, consistency, and quality of product definitions, while ensuring all engineering changes are properly implemented and controlled.

Key Responsibilities

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Act as a trusted partner to project and engineering teams, serving as the first point of contact for day-to-day configuration management matters.

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Oversee design definitions and product variants, ensuring updates are accurately reflected in the company’s PLM system (Windchill).

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Review and validate engineering changes, applying project processes and governance to accept or reject as appropriate.

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Prepare and update configuration management documentation for review by the Configuration Manager.

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Coordinate configuration review meetings by providing accurate reporting and status information on schedule.

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Maintain control of product data across development, production, and service phases, ensuring transparency for stakeholders.

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Offer expert advice and support on engineering change methods and lifecycle practices.

Skills & Experience Required

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Solid knowledge of configuration management principles and their application within engineering projects.

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Strong team player with the ability to contribute effectively and positively within a large group.

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Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication skills, capable of engaging at all levels.

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Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic approach with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.

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Strong concern for quality and accuracy in all work delivered.

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IT literate with experience using configuration and PLM tools (ideally Windchill).

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Ability to develop constructive stakeholder relationships and promote configuration management as a valuable function.

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Familiarity with customer and industry standards relevant to configuration management

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