Configuration Management Engineer

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GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

The Vacancy: Configuration Management Engineer

We are looking for a Configuration Management Engineer to join the Industrialization team of Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht. In this role, you will manage manufacturing data and documentation, ensure strong configuration control, and support the integration of key systems—ERP (Infor LN), MES (Opcenter), and especially the implementation of PLM (Windchill)—to maintain data integrity and align processes between engineering and manufacturing. You will also contribute to the Quality Management System (QMS) by developing and maintaining procedures, instructions, and templates related to configuration and change management.

Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; think of the Apache combat helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

What You'll Do

• Support the implementation and deployment of Windchill PLM, ensuring alignment with organizational processes in engineering and manufacturing.
• Drive and support systems integration between PLM, ERP, and MES platforms.
• Ensure effective configuration and change management, maintaining data integrity and process compliance. Manage product data within the PLM environment.
• Contribute to QMS development related to configuration and change management by preparing and updating standard procedures, work instructions, and templates.
• Act as a key stakeholder in continuous improvement projects, ensuring process efficiency and data consistency across departments.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience (mid-senior level) in aerospace or a comparable highly regulated industry
• Hands-on experience with Windchill PLM or equivalent PLM systems
• Familiarity with configuration management and change management processes
• Familiarity with Manufacturing engineering systems and exposure to systems integration (PLM, ERP, MES)
• Familiarity with QMS frameworks, including documentation and procedure development
• Fluency in English
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem solving skills
• Collaborative mindset, capable of working crossfunctionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Clear communicator with the ability to lead meetings and reviews
• Proactive, structured, and committed to driving process improvements

What We'll Offer

• A challenging position in an innovative and international environment with a rich history in aircraft manufacturing.
• Our organization breathes passion for engineering and all our teams are justifiably proud of what they develop and build.
• As a Configuration Management Engineer, you will receive a fantastic range of benefits, including:
  • A gross salary based on the CAO Metalektro and depending on your experience and qualifications.
  • 40-42 paid holidays for full-time employment.
  • Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
  • A working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
  • Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.

For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Lead Marina Monogyiou at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com.

This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

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