Configuration Engineer
Barnstaple, Devon, EX31, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
United Kingdom Configuration Engineer
Posted on Friday, 25th September 2026
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Configuration Engineer – PLM Transformation | Remote Contract (Initial onboarding requires 4 days onsite – the rest remote)
£300 per day Inside IR35 | 6 Months | RemoteI’m working with an established UK engineering organisation supporting a major transformation of its engineering systems and processes.
They’re implementing a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and need a Configuration Engineer to support the transition of engineering data, CAD designs and associated documentation into the new environment.
This is a hands‑on role working closely with engineering and project teams to understand existing design information, ensure configuration accuracy and support the successful adoption of the new PLM system.
The role:- Work closely with engineers and project teams to understand existing CAD designs, engineering data and documentation.
- Support the migration and configuration of engineering information into the new PLM system.
- Ensure engineering data is accurate, structured and appropriately controlled.
- Apply configuration management principles across engineering designs, documentation and product information.
- Support the wider PLM transformation, helping establish effective processes and best practices.
- Background in Configuration Engineering, Configuration Management or CAD Design.
- Experience working with engineering drawings, CAD data and technical documentation.
- Understanding of PLM/PDM systems and engineering configuration control.
- Comfortable working across engineering teams to gather, validate and organise technical information.
Defence experience is not essential. We’re equally interested in individuals from commercial engineering environments.
Contract details:- £300 per day – Inside IR35
- Initial 6-month contract
- Remote working following onboarding
- Initial 4 days for onboarding onsite in Barnstaple, North Devon
- BPSS screening will be conducted
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