Configuration Management Engineer

Job Description:

Are you pro-active and enthusiastic with experience in Configuration Management? We are looking for someone to join our dynamic team at the Home of British Helicopters.

Working with SAP 500 to progress and agree modifications, you’ll be interfacing with stakeholders across all multiple business functions to discharge our Configuration Management processes and activities. You will be owning responsibility for achieving accurate configuration data from the point of requirement identification, definition and design through to operational implementation, ensuring the integrity of the product design.

For internal applicants only, please note that this is a Job Family Framework level 5

As a Configuration Management Engineer you will:

• Drive the achievement of configuration deliverables (configuration management plans and other configuration documentation)

• Manage and monitor change requests and change collectors driving the timely progression from point of initiation through to operational implementation

• Deliver timely Configuration Management reports & management information, including configuration status reports, KPIs and trackers in line with a defined frequency

• Act as the Leonardo point of contact at internal and external customer meetings

• Provide configuration technical support to functional areas, to control the modification state of the product and its support equipment

To succeed as a Configuration Management Engineer we need you to have:

• Knowledge of, or experience in, configuration management principles and processes
• Ability to prioritise and deliver your own workload
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and problem solving skills
• Good communication skills – Verbal, Written, Electronic
• High concern for detail and quality
• High degree of IT literacy (Excel, Power BI)

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance.  For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)

Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning

Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below 

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid