Configuration Management Specialist

2 months ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Thales Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Configuration Management Specialist to join our team at Thales Group. As a key member of our Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) business line, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective management of our products throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement Configuration Management (CM) plans for new and existing projects, ensuring effective CM performance of partners and suppliers.
  • Support the identification of contract/subcontract requirements to ensure compliance with CM policies and contractual/tender requirements.
  • Create, maintain, and implement CM Plans in accordance with policies and contractual/tender requirements.
  • Specify, maintain, and ensure compliance of CM Contractor and Supplier requirements.
  • Audit and assess Contractors and Suppliers to ensure CM processes, systems, and deliverables meet requirements.
  • Ensure the correct definition of the product and its defining data.
  • Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL).
  • Participate in the selection of configuration items and subsequent product breakdown structures and Bills of Materials.
  • Establish and maintain the configuration change management system, including internal and external CCBs.
  • Coordinate and control the configuration change process for design change, including item change, document change, deviations, and waivers.
  • Ensure design change is traceable throughout design and implementation.
  • Establish, maintain, and release the CSR used to describe the configuration management phases and milestone achievement to track 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 configuration audits (PCA & FCA).
  • Report on CM Key Performance Indicators.
About You
  • You have a strong understanding of standard configuration management processes and tools, particularly those linked with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  • You have a good knowledge of operational processes and methods, including Bid & projects, Engineering, Production, and Services.
  • You have great knowledge of system integration principles, including System, Hardware, and Software.
  • You are able to adapt and assess the configuration management system as well as contractual and commercial requirements within your scope.
  • You know how to adopt Lean Management approach and apply Agile principles to the management and development of the team.
  • You have knowledge in Hardware & Software CM practices and tools.
What We Offer
  • A competitive base salary and variable compensation plan bonus.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including a Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave, Life Cover, and private health cover.
  • Progression and development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and coaching.
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
  • Relocation support and a variety of learning, development, and career enhancement opportunities.
About Thales

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people and offer a range of benefits and opportunities to support their growth and development.



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