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Engineer - Data & Configuration Management (Hoogeveen)

Geplaatst 1 jul. 2025
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3 tot 10 jaar
Full-time / part-time
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Engineer - Data & Configuration Management at GKN Aerospace Careers

The role

For the Defense Engineering & Technology organization in The Netherlands, we are looking for a Data & Configuration Management Engineer. The Data & Configuration Management Engineer plays a pivotal role in the development, integration, and lifecycle management of complex aerospace defense systems. You will be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary project team within GKN and responsible for ensuring that all product configurations, documentation, and changes are controlled, traceable, and compliant with industry standards. We are looking for a capable and flexible Data & Configuration Management Engineer for the Product Engineering Department within Defense Engineering & Technology to help develop the future of defence technology and products.

In this role, you will

  • Develop and maintain configuration management plans, processes, and procedures in accordance with aerospace standards.
  • Manage product baselines (functional, allocated, and product) across the system lifecycle.
  • Control and track engineering changes through formal change control boards (CCB’s).
  • Interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management to ensure configuration integrity.
  • Support the release and revision control of engineering drawings, specifications, and software.
  • Ensure compliance with export control regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR) in documentation and data handling.
  • Co-ordinate with other engineering disciplines and subject matter experts, as well as work with external and international partners.

In this role, you need

You are pro-active, self-starting, relevant experience in Data & Configuration Management in preferably Aerospace and have a good level of technical problem solving and you are a team player. You have worked before in a multidisciplinary environment and are familiar with Engineering and Technology Development. You are willing to learn and are able to arrange things. You will bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

  • Bachelor or Master Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience in configuration management within the aerospace or defense industry. Familiarity with aerospace product development lifecycle and systems engineering principles.
  • Extensive knowledge of configuration management principles, processes and standards (e.g., CMII, AS9100).
  • Experience with PLM/CM tools such as PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, or Dassault ENOVIA to manage product data and documentation.
  • Strong technical appreciation of engineering business networks and associated stakeholder relationships across the product lifecycle.
  • An ability to plan, lead and deliver technical Configuration Management activities.
  • Knowledge of defense products and systems related technologies such as sensors, guidance, navigation, propulsion, datalinks, etc. is preferred.
  • Understanding of Defence, Military or other aerospace standards and design assurance processes.
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical, organizational, documentation and communication skills.
  • Collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team and maintain momentum during development.

What we offer

We offer a position with a great focus on improvement processes in an innovative and international environment in which we work with state-of-the-art technology within an organization with a rich history in the field of aircraft construction. Our organization exudes a passion for technology and our employees are justifiably proud of what they develop and build.

With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

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