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Configuration Controller (Defence & Aerospace)

Bristol
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Configuration Controller (Defence & Aerospace)
Location: Bristol / Hybrid (Project and work dependent)

Permanent Role

UK Security Clearance (or eligibility) is required

Join a forward-thinking engineering team as a Configuration Controller, where you'll play a vital role in managing and maintaining configuration control across high-paced defence projects. Reporting to the Configuration Control and PLM Manager, you'll ensure full compliance with configuration management (CM) standards and support the effective use of Siemens Teamcenter PLM tools.

You will take ownership of all configuration data hardware and software ensuring accurate baselines are captured and maintained. You'll manage change control processes, support engineering change requests, and facilitate Change Control Board (CCB) meetings to guide project evolution. As a key stakeholder, you'll also deliver configuration status reports and contribute to CM planning across bids and ongoing programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate configuration item data to support reporting and audit readiness

Ensure deliverables and documentation are fully under configuration control

Manage engineering change requests and track product development

Lead and support CCB meetings and capture decisions for traceability

Support and administer the Siemens Teamcenter PLM system

Contribute to CM planning and deliver CM training to engineering stakeholders

Ideal Candidate:

Experienced in configuration control within an engineering or defence setting

Audit experience would be a bonus but not an essential requirement
Strong understanding of PLM systems, preferably Siemens Teamcenter

Proactive, organised, and committed to delivering excellence

Strong collaborator with the ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments

This is a great opportunity to play a crucial part in the delivery of complex engineering programmes while driving continuous improvement in CM processes.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

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