Configuration Engineer

Job description

Configuration Engineer

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

Reference

2026-173498

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Project management - Configuration management

Job title

Configuration Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• To support effective configuration management across engineering projects by administering configuration and change control processes within the PLM environment.

• The role ensures configuration data accuracy, traceability, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle, while supporting engineers and projects in applying agreed configuration management practices.

• Responsible for supporting configuration governance in accordance with site and product configuration management plans and processes.

• Supports the application of Configuration Management within the ALM/PLM environment across engineering projects at the Pitstone site.

• Supports the preparation and administration of project Configuration Management Plans.

• Provides administration and coordination support for Configuration Management Board (CMB) activities.

• No direct reports.

• Works closely with engineers, programme teams, quality, and other functions across the site.

• Support the administration of Change control within the PLM system, ensuring Changes are correctly raised, progressed, and closed in line with defined workflows.

• Administer Change Request and Change Notice workflows in PLM, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness.

• Support the operation of the Configuration Management Board (CMB) by preparing inputs, tracking actions, and maintaining accurate records.

• Coordinate with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure Change impacts are available and visible for review and decision-making.

• Maintain configuration records, product structures, and baseline data within PLM in accordance with configuration management procedures.

• Support internal and external audits by providing configuration data, evidence, and traceability (e.g. PCA / FCA activities).

• Support peer reviews and engineering teams by promoting correct application of configuration and change processes.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of configuration management processes, guidance, and ways of working.

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential

• Understanding of configuration management principles within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

• Awareness of Change control processes and lifecycle concepts.

• Experience working with structured data, records, or workflows.

• Good attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience supporting configuration or Change administration activities.

• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering data management tools (e.g. Windchill).

• Awareness of aerospace or regulated industry standards and expectations.

• Interest in developing further capability within configuration management.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, London

City (-ies)

Pitstone