Role:ConfigurationManagementSpecialistandDataManagementSpecialist

Location: Yeovil, UK

Duration:12months

Role Type: Onsite

Salary:Around£50dependingonexperience

Our globally renowned aerospace client is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist and Data Management Specialist to support Fixed and Rotary Wing programmes based in Yeovil. The role is responsiblefordefining,implementing,andmaintainingrobustconfigurationanddatamanagement processes to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, technical, and company requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

The post holder will work closely with programme, engineering, bid, supplier, and customer stakeholderstomaintainconfigurationcontrol,assuredataintegrity,andsupportaudits,reviews,and governance activities across multiple defence programmes.

Configuration&ProgrammeSupport

• Plan,implement,andmaintainConfigurationandDataManagement(CM/DM)processesacross assigned programmes.
• Supportthedeploymentandstandardisationofconfigurationmanagementprocessesand toolsets, including access control and security requirements.
• Interfacewithbidandprogrammeteamstoembedconfigurationmanagementrequirementsat contract initiation and throughout programme delivery.
• ProvideCMsupportatdesignreviews,programmereviews,andconfigurationcontrolboards, ensuring consistent governance and timely closure of actions.
• Liaisewithcustomersandsupplierstoagreeandmanagejointconfigurationanddataworking arrangements.
• ContributetosupplierStatementsofWorkandsupportprogrammeforecastingandbudget planning for CM/DM activities.
• Identifyprogrammerisks,issues,andopportunities,supportingthedevelopmentand implementation of mitigation plans.

• Track,manage,andreportcustomerandsupplierdatadeliverables,includingSupplierData Requirements Lists (SDRLs), ensuring timely submission and disposition.
• Monitordatatransmissionstoensurecompliancewithcontractualobligations,regulatory requirements, and company standards.
• ReviewandapprovetechnicaldatawithiniPDM,ensuringcorrectsecurity,exportcontrol, intellectual property, and trade compliance markings.
• EnsureadherencetoExportCompliance,ManufacturingLicenceAgreements(MLAs), information protection, and intellectual property regulations.
• Maintainandupdatesharedtechnicalinformationenvironmentsandsupportsecuredata access across multiple sites, including offline contingency solutions.
• Supportinternalaudits,reviews,andassuranceactivitiestodemonstrateregulatoryand contractual compliance.

• Strongknowledgeofconfigurationmanagementregulations,internationalstandards,andbest practice.
• SolidunderstandingofCM,datamanagement,andprogrammemanagementprinciples.
• Awarenessofcommercialandfinancialconsiderationswithinprogrammedelivery.
• Generalknowledgeofengineeringdesign,testing,andmanufacturingprocesses.
• Abilitytointerpretengineeringdrawingsandmanufacturingplanninginformation.
• Experienceworkingwithcross-functionalteamsincludingengineering,operations, procurement, and customer support.
• Excellentcommunication,stakeholderengagement,andproblem-solvingskills.
• Highattentiontodetail,strongqualityfocus,andabilitytomanageworkloadindependently.
• GoodlevelofITliteracyandexperienceusingconfigurationanddatamanagementsystems.

• CMIIPractitionerqualificationorequivalentexperience.
• AdditionalInformation:
• EligibilityandwillingnesstoobtainSCclearanceisrequired.
• Therolewillprimarilybeoffice-basedinYeovil,withlimitedhomeworking,duetoprogramme requirements.
• UKNationalsonly,inlinewithdefenceandsecurityobligations.
• ApplicantsmusthavecurrentrighttoworkintheUK;theclientdoesnotprovidesponsorship.

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