Lead Configuration Engineer Initial 6 months (12 months project) Luton (1 day p/w on site) £60ph PAYE (Umbrella £80ph) Due to security restrictions, we can only consider Sole UK Nationals for this role We are pushing the technical boundaries associated with advanced tactical sensing, data fusion, communications, machine learning and defensive aids systems and this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to play a fundamental role in our Business execution as a Lead Configuration Engineer to support our Combat Air Sector As a Lead of a Configuration & Data Management team, you are expected: To drive a pro-active approach into IPT’s To create a culture of encouraging new ideas and innovative solutions into the IPT and the Line of Business. (LoB) To manage the team to deliver agreed Work packages into the IPT to cost and schedule To act as a coach and mentor As an individual, you are expected: To resolve C&DM issues within an IPT by making proposals and driving through solutions To provide a C&DM Basis of Estimate (BoE) into Work packages To build and manage Customer and Supplier relationships To Demonstrate self-management and development of self and others To provide C&DM input to Business wide Process Improvement initiatives To provide C&DM training to all disciplines within an IPT as required To develop and promote knowledge and use of PLM and associated Engineering tools Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required A good understanding of Configuration Management in accordance with DEF STAN 05-57. Excellent practical understanding of the five key elements of Configuration Management: Planning, Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting and Audit / Verification (essential) Experience of and practical application of CM2 methodology. (Desired) Configuration Management experience in the development of Safety critical products Use of Product Management Tools (essential) - Teamcenter version 13 (Unified) and SAP. (Desired) Strong Administration Skills with an attention to detail - you are required to have a logical mind-set