Configuration Engineer

The Opportunity:

Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for you to join the Edinburgh Configuration Management Team. Experience in Configuration Management is preferable but not essential, as we would consider applicants with a Manufacturing background who would like to move into this Configuration role.

In this exciting role, you will learn, develop and enhance your configuration management and data control skills in assisting in the solution of real-life engineering problems on state-of-the-art projects.

What you will do as a Configuration Engineer:

In the role, you will learn and develop Configuration skills and knowledge for use in the full product lifecycle: from requirements analysis; through design, procurement and manufacturing; to delivery to the customer and onwards into in-service support.

You will be working closely with supportive, talented and innovative engineers from a range of disciplines, providing them with Configuration Management support and advising them on Configuration best practice.

As a Configuration Engineer, you will be trained to operate in the Configuration Engineer role which will include both Documentation and Hardware.

DOCUMENTATION

• Review and verify documentation is suitable for progressing based on the set guidelines
• Manage the approval process of new documentation
• Manage the processing of updates to existing documentation
• Record, distribute and control the documentation received from internal/external parties

HARDWARE

• Managing the processing of Problem Reports from initiation to final disposition
• Managing Trials Modifications to support Problem Report investigations and ensuring results of trials are captured
• Managing the processing of Change Requests from initiation to final disposition
• Collating the Change Impact assessments from TRB (Technical Review Boards)
• Supporting the Change Initiator and Technical Review Board (TRB) through consultation
• Determining if fast track criteria is met and route Change using the Fast-Track workflow
• Preparing agenda, calling and chairing the CRB (Configuration Review Boards)
• Setting POE (Point Of Embodiment) & Priority if changes for implementation
• Determining Change Classification based on set criteria
• Implement, Planning and Co-ordination into both the design and physical product

What we need from you:

We are looking for a candidate who has experience in a Configuration Engineering role and experience in carrying out the above activities.

We would consider applicants with a minimum of five years in a Manufacturing background who would like to move into this Configuration role.

The role will be initially on site for initial on boarding and training, after which the role will be hybrid (on site and working from home). Depending on the allocate project security aspects, some work will be required to be carried out on site.

The following skills are beneficial to this role -

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to articulate and explain technical understanding
• Good problem solving skills
• Support knowledge sharing and exploitation of best practice

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 10% employer contribution - please note that from April 2024 this amount will increase to 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, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• 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

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

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 - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid