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Configuration PLM Specialist
Marlow  Aerospace & Defence Hybrid Working Circa £60,000

Are you a detail-oriented Configuration or PLM professional with a background in aerospace or defence? We're working with an industry leader on a key hire within their Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of configuration and change management processes for both legacy and new product development.

 The Opportunity:

As a Configuration PLM Specialist, you’ll be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of change and configuration data across engineering disciplines. From leading Change Control Boards to overseeing data repositories and compliance with aerospace standards, your expertise will help ensure high-quality, audit-ready documentation and product integrity.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead the application of aerospace configuration standards across a range of products.

Manage and improve change workflows and configuration baselines using SolidWorks Manage.

Support design teams across Mechanical, Electronics, and Antennas with documentation and BOMs.

Drive continuous improvement in change and configuration processes.

Govern the company’s PDM/PLM systems, ensuring data integrity and user compliance.

Oversee the problem report and change notification process.

Support quality audits and customer deliverables.

Create configuration management plans tailored to customer contracts.

What You’ll Bring:
A strong engineering background in aerospace or defence.

Proven experience with aerospace configuration standards and best practices.

5 years in an engineering environment, ideally with product design exposure.

Experience using PLM/PDM/CM tools—SolidWorks Manage desirable.

A detail-driven mindset with a strong understanding of drawings, CAD, and documentation.

Confident communicator able to engage cross-functional teams and drive process adherence.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

Familiarity with CAD and drawing standards.

Hands-on experience with change management in both design and manufacturing settings.

Why Join the company?

In addition to working with one of the most established business in their field, the company also provides an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to:

25 Days Bank Holidays, with the ability to purchase more
8% Employer contribution 
Annual Bonus 
Private Medical Scheme
Hybrid WorkingThis is a pivotal role in a growing technical team, ideal for someone who thrives on structure, process, and precision. Please 'Apply Now' or reach out to Ellie at Orion Electrotech

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