At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead end-to-end engineering change processes and coordinate configuration management activities.
- Company: Guidant Global partners with Airbus, focusing on digital transformation in aerospace.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rates with flexible PAYE or Umbrella options and overtime paid beyond 35 hours.
- Other info: This is a hybrid role, typically requiring 60% onsite presence.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team influencing digital transformation and innovation in aerospace.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in Configuration Management and a degree or equivalent in Engineering or Aeronautics.
The predicted salary is between 28.41 - 28.41 £ per hour.
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. 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
- Support and influence digital transformation initiatives, including PLM and automation strategies
- Oversee key configuration activities such as Engineering Decision Dossiers (EDD)
- 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
Proven experience in Configuration Management or Engineering Change Management is required, along with a background in aerospace or engineering environments. A degree, HNC, or equivalent experience in Engineering or Aeronautics is necessary. Experience with configuration and PDM tools (e.g. Digital or data skills such as Python, SQL, Skywise) is also beneficial.
Competitive hourly rates with flexible PAYE or Umbrella options are available, along with exposure to digital transformation and innovation initiatives. Opportunities to expand your skills across digital, engineering, and programme domains are provided.
The role follows a hybrid working model (onsite presence required) and occasional travel may be required. There is a one-stage virtual interview process, and overtime is paid beyond 35 hours where applicable.
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.
Locations
Engineering Manager - Work from Home in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Guidant Global
Located in Filton, this role offers exposure to cutting-edge digital transformation initiatives at Airbus. The team values collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities to expand skills across various domains. Enjoy a competitive pay structure and the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
