Lead Configuration Coordinator
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 Below Water, Electronic Warfare, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance systems.
We offer remarkable opportunities for dedicated employees to grow and advance their careers with us. At Thales UK, we engage in research, development, and the provision of technology and services that positively impact millions of lives daily, enhancing safety and quality of life. We innovate across five key sectors: Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security, and Space.
Your health and well-being are important to us, which is why we provide flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs, whether that involves part-time hours, job sharing, remote work, or flexible start and finish times. We strive to support a working pattern that aligns with your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals.
About the Role
We are seeking a Configuration Manager to join our Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) business line in Crawley.
As a Configuration Manager, you will establish yourself confidently within your assigned programmes, providing strategic guidance and applying Configuration Management principles throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop Configuration Management (CM) plans for new and ongoing projects, ensuring tailored CM implementation.
- Assist in identifying contract and subcontract requirements to guarantee effective CM performance from partners and suppliers.
- Create, maintain, and implement the CM Plan in line with policies and contractual requirements.
- Specify, uphold, and ensure compliance with CM requirements for contractors and suppliers.
- 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.
- Participate in design and stage reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
- Establish and maintain configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL).
- Assist in selecting configuration items and developing product breakdown structures and Bills of Materials.
- Manage and maintain the configuration change management system, including internal and external Change Control Boards (CCBs).
- Coordinate and oversee the configuration change process for design alterations, including item changes, document changes, deviations, waivers, concessions, and trial modifications.
- Ensure traceability of design changes throughout the design and implementation phases.
- Establish, maintain, and release the Configuration Status Report (CSR) to document configuration management phases and milestone achievements.
- 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 team and encourage innovative thinking.
- Delegate tasks within the CM team effectively.
- Provide feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of the development environment.
- Report on CM Key Performance Indicators.
- Support the generation of 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 along with contractual and commercial requirements within your scope.
- 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 experience with Hardware and Software CM practices and tools.
- You can effectively communicate your needs and initiatives to gain buy-in.
- This role requires full Security Clearance; either current or the ability to obtain it is essential.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Previous experience in configuration management within defence or engineering organizations or in delivering MOD projects.
- Experience working with standards such as DEF Stan.
- Familiarity with Windchill PLM software.
What We Offer
We are dedicated to providing opportunities for you to excel. We believe in harnessing the passion and potential of our workforce, and to achieve this, we offer industry-leading training, development, and experiences, along with the chance to be mentored and coached by some of the brightest minds in the field.
We prioritize internal hiring, ensuring you have numerous opportunities within our diverse global organization.
Benefits at Thales
In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a variable compensation plan, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Half-day every Friday, typically concluding around 13:00.
- Pension Scheme.
- 28 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays).
- Life insurance and private health coverage.
- 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.
- Development-focused targets and relocation support if necessary, along with various learning, development, and career enhancement opportunities.
Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success.
At Thales, we offer CAREERS, not just jobs. With 80,000 employees in 68 countries, our mobility policy allows thousands of employees each year to advance their careers at home and abroad, whether in their current fields or by exploring new areas. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way to work.
Thales UK is committed to ensuring an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities or long-term conditions can perform at their best during the recruitment process.
Great journeys start here; apply now.
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