At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead end-to-end engineering change processes and coordinate configuration management activities.
- Company: Guidant Global partners with Airbus, a leader in aerospace innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rates with flexible PAYE or Umbrella options and overtime pay beyond 35 hours.
- Other info: This is a contract role until July 2027 with potential for extension.
- Why this job: Join the Digital Wing team to influence digital transformation 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.
Filton (Hybrid - typically 60% onsite, subject to change)
Contract until July 2027 (with potential extension)
£28.41 per hour (PAYE) / £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)
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
Background in aerospace or engineering environments
Degree, HNC, or equivalent experience in Engineering or Aeronautics
Experience with configuration and PDM tools (e.g. Digital or data skills (e.g. Python, SQL, Skywise)
Competitive hourly rates with flexible PAYE or Umbrella options
Exposure to digital transformation and innovation initiatives
Opportunities to expand your skills across digital, engineering, and programme domains
Hybrid working model (onsite presence required)
Occasional travel may be required
One-stage virtual interview process
Overtime 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
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Located in Filton, this role offers a hybrid working model with 60% onsite presence. Join a team focused on digital transformation and innovation in aerospace, contributing to cutting-edge projects.
