Job Description:

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 environment

Desirable:

• 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.