Product Configuration Engineer

Overview

You will get the exciting opportunity to make an impact on complex defence systems while developing your career in configuration engineering. Our client is recruiting for an exciting Product Configuration Engineer role. This is a hands‑on role supporting the full lifecycle of advanced equipment from early definition through to production and in‑service support. You will work within a highly regulated engineering environment where precision, change control and collaboration are critical.

British citizenship is required due to the nature of the work. Eligibility to undergo UK Government Basic Personnel Security Standard checks is required.

Up to £46,000 depending on experience.

• Managing product build definitions and ensuring configuration accuracy across the lifecycle.
• Leading change control activity including technical change notices and problem reporting.
• Supporting non‑conformance processes and ensuring production and in‑service issues are resolved effectively.
• Working closely with manufacturing teams to maintain accurate product definitions for build and delivery.
• Collaborating with systems and configuration teams to ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Supporting customer and internal engineering queries relating to product configuration and definition.

• Technical capability in configuration management, PLM systems or product definition control.
• Experience working with complex mechanical or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with requirements management and systems engineering principle.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering function.
• Experience supporting production or in‑service engineering activities.

The employer supports you through a strong package including company bonus up to £2,500 based on performance, pension contributions up to 14%, paid overtime opportunities, flexible working arrangements and up to 15 additional days of flexi‑leave.

This role is based in Bristol with hybrid working two to three days per week on site depending on workload classification. The organisation operates as a leading defence engineering environment delivering complex systems that support national capability and international programmes. The work spans the full product lifecycle from concept and design through to production and ongoing in‑service support, offering strong technical exposure and long‑term career development opportunities.

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, this role is only open to British Citizens. This is a permanent role.