Lead Configuation Engineer

Location: Luton (1 day per week onsite)Duration: 12 month initial contractRate: £80ph UMB (Inside IR35)Role details: Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Lead Configuration Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity is based in Luton, typically requiring one day per week onsite. The role focuses on advanced tactical sensing, data fusion, communications, machine learning, and defensive aids systems within the Aerospace and Defence industry.Key Responsibilities:Drive a proactive approach within IPTs (Integrated Product Teams)Encourage innovative solutions and new ideas in IPT and Line of Business (LoB)Manage the team to deliver Work packages to cost and scheduleAct as a coach and mentorResolve Configuration & Data Management (C&DM) issues in IPT by making proposals and driving solutionsProvide C&DM Basis of Estimate (BoE) into Work packagesBuild and manage Customer and Supplier relationshipsPromote knowledge and use of PLM and associated Engineering toolsJob Requirements:Understanding of Configuration Management in accordance with DEF STAN 05-57Excellent understanding of the five key elements of Configuration Management: Planning, Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting, and Audit/VerificationConfiguration Management experience in the development of safety-critical productsExperience using Product Management Tools such as Teamcenter (version 13 Unified) and SAPStrong administrative skills with attention to detail and a logical mindsetKey Responsibility Areas:You will also be experienced in:Configuration Management Planning, including generation and review of CM PlansConfiguration IdentificationChange Control, including operating Change Control Boards and providing Configuration status inputConfiguration Status Accounting, with emphasis on the generation of Configuration BaselinesConducting Verification and Audits, including leading FCA/PCAWorking closely with engineering delivery teams to ensure the project dataset is maintained and configuration controlledDue to the nature of the products, the ability to achieve UK Security Clearance (SC) and authorisation to access UK-Eyes-Only and ITAR material is required. If you are an experienced Configuration Engineer with a passion for pushing technical boundaries in the Defence and Aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Luton on this contract opportunity