Configuration Management and Data Administrator

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Configuration Management and Data Administrator
Location: Crawley
Hybrid working (Minimum 3 days at office)
Are you an inquisitive individual that has a passion for Configuration Management and integration? Do you have an interest in System Engineering? Are you looking for your next challenge with the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team that will support with your learning and development? Then look no further
What the role has to offer:

• The opportunity to join a world-class company of 80,000 employees and with operations in 68 countries.
• Working with a supportive and friendly team.
• Being in a role that is analytical and organisationally driven.
• The opportunity for development and progression at all levels of the organisation and the support to succeed wherever you want to take your career in the future.

Our Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for a Configuration Management and Data Administrator to join the Thales Flight Avionics (FLX) engineering team. FLX (Flight Avionics) Engineering is a dedicated engineering group aligned to the FLX Business.
You will be responsible for defining and implementing Configuration Management activities for a project and/or product at all points in the lifecycle including Bid, Design/Development, Production and Service Support. The role requires experience of Configuration Management principles and processes supporting project and/or product specific planning, implementation and improvement activities.
Key tasks/Responsibilities:

• Performs CM planning for new and existing projects
  • Supports the identification of contract/subcontract requirements to ensure effective CM performance of partners and suppliers
  • Creates, maintains and implements the CM Plan in accordance with Chorus 2.0 and contractual/tender requirements
• Establishes, maintains and manages a CM effort estimate
• Deploys and ensures correct usage of the CM tools
• Specifies, maintains and ensures compliance of CM Contractor and Supplier requirements
• Audits & Assesses Contractors and Suppliers to ensure CM processes, systems and deliverables meet requirements
• Ensuring the correct definition of the product and it's defining data
  • Participates in the design / stage reviews (PDR, CDR )
  • Responsible for the establishment & maintenance of configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL)
  • Participates in the selection of configuration items and subsequent product breakdown structures and Bills of Materials.
• Establishes and maintains the configuration change management system, including internal and external CCBs and performs the Configuration Control Board (CCB) Secretary role
  • Co-ordinates and controls the configuration change process for design change including item change, document change, deviations and waivers, concessions and trail modifications
  • Ensures design change is traceable throughout design and implementation
• Captures, verifies and controls 'as built', 'as installed', 'as tested' and 'as maintained' configuration information
• Plans and conducts configuration verifications and configuration audits (PCA & FCA)
• Provides support to the Organisation Configuration Manager to identify, develop and deploy improvements to the CM Process
• Performs CM team task delegation and performance management (if applicable)
• Reports on CM Key Performance Indicators

About You

• You will ideally have a degree in an engineering discipline as well as having knowledge of PLM toolsets for example Windchill/Teamcenter.
• You are able to understand Configuration Management processes and tools through the prism of contractual requirements and stakeholders' needs
• You foster continuous improvement and encourage a culture of feedback
• You are able to multi-task and prioritise without requiring regular direct supervision
• You will be someone who is process driven, analytical and detail oriented.
• You have the ability to establish and meet deadlines
• You understand the importance of data integrity
• Must be eligible to obtain SC level security clearance at UK eyes only.For more information and guidance, please visit the UKSV website.

Desirable:

• Previous Experience with Configuration Management in either defence or avionics organisations
• Experience in working to standards such as DEF Stan 05-57 and EIA-649
• Experience working with Windchill PLM software

What We Can Offer
We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Benefits at Thales
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Life Cover
• Progression and Development Opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.


In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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