Senior Configuration Engineer

Position Summary

Long term accountability for the configuration management of all designs (product, test rig, and software) at client requirements.

Administer, maintain and develop change management processes as appropriate.

Provide administration and additional PLM implementation support to the business, including training and mentoring.

Reporting directly to the Engineering resource manager for function and delivery as the PLM SME.

• Ensure software configuration meets client internal, legislative and security requirements and aligns with current processes.
• Subject matter expert (SME) on configuration engineering and use of Teamcenter.
• Support the definition and creation of workflows and best practices within Teamcenter.
• Develop and maintain user guides and training material to support the use of Teamcenter.
• Hold regular training sessions with the engineering teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements and drive a continuous improvement culture.
• Monitor and manage licence usage and ensure licence compliance.
• Support cross-functional system integration with other software platforms e.g. Solid Edge, Ansys, SAP, MS Office.

• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, concepts, practices and standards.
• Experience of working with Teamcenter and/or other PLM systems in an administrative capacity.
• SAP awareness / user would be beneficial.
• Understanding of security classification and its impact on the functionality within PLM is beneficial.

• Collaborative and proactive approach to ways of working within cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of BOM structure/change control, engineering and manufacturing business processes.

• Ability to provide one-to-one training and group training sessions.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and deliver to completion within agreed timescales.

• Ability to troubleshoot with a logical, analytical approach to problem solving.

The role will be instrumental in the ongoing use of Teamcenter within David Brown Defence and the configuration and requirements management of IP for all future projects.

• Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Assembly.
• Customers (Requirements and Specifications).

• Time and workload management – ensure delivery is on time and to plan.
• Ensure all delivery aspects are justified and communicated appropriately and to the right levels within the business.

• Demonstrate experience and proficiency communicating at all levels.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management.
• Able to provide practical support and guidance to help others, enabling them to succeed within their roles.

• Provide logical, data‑driven justification to obtain buy‑in from cross‑functional team and stakeholders.
• Co‑operate and collaborate when delivering work to meet agreed plans.
• Develop trusted relationships which support delivery of business objectives.
• Experience working with Teamcenter or similar PLM / configuration system.

Degree in engineering related subject.

Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY.