Engineering Configuration Manager

Engineering Configuration Manager

Filton (Hybrid - typically 60% onsite, subject to change)
35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern
Contract until July 2027 (with potential extension)
£28.41 per hour (PAYE) / £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to offer an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Configuration Manager to join the Digital Wing team. You'll play a key role in shaping and managing configuration across multiple aircraft programmes, working at the heart of engineering, digital transformation, and programme delivery.

This is a highly collaborative role where you will influence change, drive process excellence, and support the full lifecycle of aircraft configuration management. You'll be part of a forward-thinking environment focused on innovation, digitalisation, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Engineering Configuration Manager, you will:

Lead and manage end-to-end engineering change processes across aircraft programmes
Coordinate configuration management activities to ensure delivery against time, cost, and quality targets
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Programme, Airworthiness, Manufacturing, and wider teams
Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment across complex programmes
Support and influence digital transformation initiatives, including PLM and automation strategies
Oversee key configuration activities such as:
Engineering Decision Dossiers (EDD)
Modification Proposal Dossiers (MPD)
Design Query Notes (DQN)
Service Bulletin (SB) processes and mod closures
Identify risks, anticipate challenges, and implement effective solutions
Champion best practice and continuous improvement across the Airbus community
Contribute to innovation through opportunities in Digital Mock-Up (DMU) and digitalisation activities
What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who bring a strong mix of technical expertise and stakeholder engagement skills.
Essential:

Proven experience in Configuration Management or Engineering Change Management
Strong understanding of end-to-end change processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage priorities and deliver in a fast-paced, complex environmentDesirable:

Background in aerospace or engineering environments
Degree, HNC, or equivalent experience in Engineering or Aeronautics
Experience with configuration and PDM tools (e.g. ICC, MCT, Primes, DPDS, ACC2)
Digital or data skills (e.g. Python, SQL, Skywise)
Why Join Through Guidant Global?

At Guidant Global, we connect you with world-class opportunities and support you throughout your contract journey.

Competitive hourly rates with flexible PAYE or Umbrella options
Opportunity to work with a global aerospace leader on cutting-edge programmes
Exposure to digital transformation and innovation initiatives
Collaborative, inclusive working environment
Opportunities to expand your skills across digital, engineering, and programme domains
Additional Information

Hybrid working model (onsite presence required)
BPSS+ clearance required (processed by Airbus)
Occasional travel may be required
One-stage virtual interview process
Overtime paid beyond 35 hours where applicable
Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about engineering excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of aerospace, we'd love to hear from you.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy