Configuration Management Specialist
3 weeks ago
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
At Thales, we empower armed forces customers with operational superiority at every critical moment throughout their missions. Our defence and military clients depend on us to provide a comprehensive array of mission systems solutions across land, sea, and air. Our platforms span the battlespace, including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems.
About the Role:
We are excited to present an opportunity for a Configuration Manager to join the Thales Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) business line in Crawley.
As a Configuration Manager, you will play a pivotal role in your assigned programmes, offering strategic guidance and ensuring the effective application of Configuration Management principles throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop CM planning for both new and ongoing projects, crafting a tailored CM Implementation strategy.
- Assist in identifying contract and subcontract requirements to guarantee effective CM performance from partners and suppliers.
- Create, maintain, and execute the CM Plan in alignment with policies and contractual obligations.
- Specify, uphold, and ensure compliance with CM Contractor and Supplier requirements.
- Conduct audits and assessments of Contractors and Suppliers to verify that CM processes, systems, and deliverables meet established requirements.
- Ensure accurate definition of the product and its associated data.
- Engage in design and stage reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Oversee the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL).
- Participate in the selection of configuration items and the subsequent breakdown of products and Bills of Materials.
- Establish and maintain the configuration change management system, including internal and external CCBs.
- Coordinate and manage the configuration change process for design alterations, including item changes, document modifications, deviations, waivers, concessions, and trial modifications.
- Ensure traceability of design changes throughout the design and implementation phases.
- Establish, maintain, and release the CSR to describe the configuration management phases and milestones, tracking design evolution and implementation.
- Capture, verify, and control 'as built', 'as installed', 'as tested', and 'as maintained' configuration information.
- Plan and conduct configuration verifications and audits (PCA & FCA).
- Foster a proactive, 'can-do' attitude within the function and promote innovative thinking.
- Delegate tasks within the CM team effectively.
- Provide insights on the efficiency and effectiveness of the development environment.
- Report on CM Key Performance Indicators.
- Assist in generating estimates.
- Ensure effective communication of key issues being addressed by Engineering.
About You:
- You possess mastery of standard configuration management processes and tools, particularly those associated with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
- A degree in an engineering discipline is preferred.
- You have a solid understanding of operational processes and methods (Bids & Projects, Engineering, Production, and Services).
- You are knowledgeable about system integration principles (System, Hardware, and Software).
- You can adapt and evaluate the configuration management system alongside contractual and commercial requirements.
- You are familiar with Lean Management approaches and can apply Agile principles to team management and development.
- You excel in managing complexity and thrive in dynamic environments.
- You have expertise in Hardware & Software CM practices and tools.
- You can effectively communicate your needs and initiatives to gain buy-in.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Previous experience in configuration management within defence or engineering organizations or involvement in MOD project delivery.
- Familiarity with standards such as DEF Stan.
- Experience with Windchill PLM software.
Security Clearance:
This role necessitates full SC Clearance. While it is advantageous to currently hold this clearance, the successful candidate must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.
What We Offer:
We are dedicated to providing opportunities for you to excel. We believe in harnessing the passion and potential of our employees, which is why we offer leading training, development, and experiences, along with mentorship from some of the industry's brightest minds. We prioritize internal hiring, presenting numerous opportunities within our diverse global organization.
Flexibility:
Your health and well-being are important to us, which is why we provide flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, job sharing, hybrid working, and the ability to adjust your start and finish times to suit your lifestyle and ambitions.
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan, bonus, and benefits package, which includes:
- Half-day every Friday, typically concluding around 13:00.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Pension Scheme.
- 28 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- Life Cover.
- Opportunities for progression and development.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental well-being app.
- Employee discount shopping schemes with major brands and retailers.
- Support for development-focused targets and relocation assistance if needed, along with various learning, development, and career enhancement opportunities.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.
Great journeys start here; we look forward to your application.
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