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 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