Configuration Engineer and Data Controller

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international defense company in Southampton seeks a Configuration Engineer and Data Controller for a hybrid role. This entry-level position involves managing configuration and data for engineering projects, ensuring compliance with company standards. Ideal candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Office and have a basic understanding of technical documentation. Opportunities for career development are available in this strategic area of the business.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring solid IT skills, especially in Excel and Word.
• Understanding of technical documentation and engineering principles.
• Ability to manage Configuration Management activities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform Data and Document Management tasks across PDM and ERP systems.
• Support Configuration Management activities and plans.
• Collaborate with engineering functions for project support.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Reading technical documentation

Configuration Management principles

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP R/3

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Configuration Engineer and Data Controller

Leonardo Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

Based at Leonardo’s Southampton facility, with occasional travel to Basildon and other UK sites as required. An opportunity has arisen for a Configuration Engineer and Data Controller to join the Detectors Engineering team at our Southampton site. This dual role combines key responsibilities in both Configuration Management and Data Control, supporting the delivery of engineering projects in line with company processes and ensuring compliance with Leonardo’s Configuration and Data Management Control framework.

This position offers an excellent platform for developing your career and skillset within the Configuration and Data Management discipline, with clear opportunities for progression within the organisation.

The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days per week on site in Southampton. Additional on-site presence may be necessary depending on project needs.

Data Management Responsibilities

• Working with other engineering functions carry out assigned Data and Document Management tasks across the companies PDM and ERP systems, not limited to but including data transfer/migration, new part number creation and document correction and verification.
• Adhere to local Data and Document Management procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure project teams understand Data and Document requirements.
• Provide guidance to project teams on best practice.
• Support the achievement of project milestones.
• Work with the Quality Assurance function to align business processes with company standards.

Configuration Management Responsibilities

• Support the creation of Configuration Management Plans.
• Manage Configuration Management activities using the company’s Product Data Management (PDM) systems, including Teamcenter and PControls.
• Engage with all business areas to address project Configuration Management matters.
• Generate project-level Configuration Management metrics to support functional reporting.
• Chair or provide secretariat support for Configuration Control Board meetings.

Qualifications

IT Skills

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, with strength in Excel and Word.

Technical Competence

• Confident in reading and interpreting technical documentation, engineering drawings and parts lists.

Configuration Management Experience

• Good understanding of Configuration Management principles and planning activities.
• With guidance, able to define and apply identification processes and produce project-specific requirements that align with delivery needs.
• Experienced in representing Configuration Management at Change Control Boards (CCBs).
• Capable of assessing the business impact of proposed changes and resolving conflicts in change decisions.
• Skilled in defining and managing CSA requirements for partners and subcontractors.
• Experienced in analysing CSA data and supporting the production of metrics and KPIs.
• Able to present CSA information to external stakeholders and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledgeable in planning and managing CV&A activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experienced in supporting external audits to ensure successful project delivery.

Desirable Experience And Knowledge

• Familiarity with Ministry of Defence (MoD) security classifications and associated handling requirements.
• Practical experience with Siemens Teamcenter Unified and Enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP R/3 and SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII).

Intrinsic Factors

• Self‑motivated with an aptitude to problem solving and drive difficult issues to conclusion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work within a team and manage own workload and prioritise tasks with minimum supervision, must be able to initiate rather than waiting to be directed.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills.
• Able to acquire new technical knowledge on the job with strong multitasking skills.
• Not afraid to challenge IPTs and Senior Management on CM & PDM related issues.

What You Will Get

This role offers the opportunity to engage with a broad range of individuals and functions across the business. It is essential to ensuring Leonardo meets its regulatory and contractual obligations in Data and Configuration Management, while also fostering strong relationships with our customers.

You will have the chance to develop both personally and as part of a team. As your experience grows, you will be well placed to contribute to meaningful improvements in a strategically important area of the business.

Main Details

Primary Location: GB - Southampton

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security