Configuration Management Lead

Would you like to shape how configuration management is organised across complex technical projects? As a  Configuration Management Lead , you will combine technical expertise with the opportunity to develop processes, guide project teams and strengthen control over engineering changes.

For our client, an established engineering and technology company in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Configuration Management Lead to work on defence-related projects.

Function:
In this position, you will develop, implement and improve configuration management processes, ensuring that technical requirements, product configurations and engineering changes remain controlled and traceable from design through to delivery.

Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Procurement and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), you will translate configuration management principles into clear, practical ways of working. You will help teams manage technical complexity and maintain consistency across projects, suppliers and partners.

Responsibilities:

Develop CM processes :
Establish and improve configuration management processes that are aligned with contractual requirements and embedded in the company’s management system.

Prepare Configuration Management Plans:  Define configuration items, baselines, responsibilities and control procedures for tenders and projects.

Coordinate engineering changes :
Ensure that changes are recorded, assessed and submitted for approval through the appropriate change control process, including the Change Control Board where applicable.

Support project teams:  Guide the implementation of configuration management processes and align working arrangements with customers, suppliers and engineering partners.

Maintain configuration integrity:  Keep technical product data and documentation consistent with approved configurations through configuration status accounting, reviews and audits.

Advise and coach:  Provide practical guidance and training to strengthen configuration management knowledge and promote consistent working practices across the organisation.

Requirements:
You combine technical understanding with the ability to bring structure to complex projects. You communicate clearly, build support for improvements and help multidisciplinary teams adopt effective working practices.

Furthermore, you bring:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience.

At least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on configuration management within complex technical projects.

Practical knowledge of configuration identification, baseline management, engineering change control, configuration status accounting and verification.

Experience in preparing Configuration Management Plans and implementing processes across multidisciplinary teams.

Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems and the management of technical product data and documentation.

A good command of English, both written and spoken. Dutch language skills are an advantage.

Experience in defence, aerospace, high-tech systems or another complex engineering environment is welcome.

Due to the defence-related nature of the projects, security screening may form part of the recruitment process. Eligibility is subject to the security and access requirements applicable to the position.

Offer:

A specialist role with the opportunity to shape and improve configuration management processes.

Involvement in complex defence-related engineering projects.

Close collaboration with technical specialists and multidisciplinary project teams.

The opportunity to combine process development with practical implementation in projects.

Company:
Our client is an engineering and technology company that develops and delivers complex technical solutions. Its projects involve different engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering and systems integration, with a strong focus on quality, reliability and technical documentation.

For its defence-related projects, the company is looking for an experienced Configuration Management Lead to improve processes, bring more structure to engineering activities and ensure effective collaboration between different technical teams.