Solution Configuration Manager
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Location
Crawley, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/11/2024
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Description
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 the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, 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.
Solution Configuration Manager
We have an exciting new role of Solutions Configuration Manager (CM) to join Thales Training Simulation (TTS).
Our simulators and training services help seasoned staff keep up-to-date, and equip the next generation of armed forces across the World, from fighter pilots to front-line soldiers. We provide nations with products ranging from computer-based training (CBT), through to full-motion flight simulators and fully equipped in-theatre replica armoured vehicles. Every member of our workforce makes a difference as part of high-performing teams.
As a Solutions Configuration Manager you’ll be responsible for the registration and release of data managed in configuration. You will verify the integrity, validity and maintenance of records relating to the data, including traceability and history over the entire life cycle.
This is a key role in coordinating others Configuration Management roles or delegate some activities to the Configuration Administration roles for the concerned perimeter.
Performing CM planning for new and existing projects and to ensure the correct definition of the product and its defining data in addition to providing feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of the development environment, and report on CM Key Performance Indicators.
What The Role Has To Offer
We are looking for someone who has:
Experienced with configuration management processes and tools, particularly those linked with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
A good knowledge of the operational processes and methods (Bid & projects, Engineering, Production, Services)
Knowledge of system integration principles (System, Hardware and Software)
The ability to adapt and assess the configuration management system as well as the contractual and commercial requirements within your scope
Adopted Lean Management approach and apply Agile principles to the management and development of the team
Ability to create buy-in explaining / detailing your needs and initiatives
Previous Experience with configuration management in either defence, engineering organisations or experience in delivery of MOD projects
Experience in working to standards such as DEF Stan 00-057 or similar is highly desirable
Flexibility
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.
If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the Talent Acquisition Partner.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
The successful candidate will need full Security Clearance (SC) -For more information and guidance please visit the UKSV website*
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.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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 the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, 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.
Solution Configuration Manager
We have an exciting new role of Solutions Configuration Manager (CM) to join Thales Training Simulation (TTS).
Our simulators and training services help seasoned staff keep up-to-date, and equip the next generation of armed forces across the World, from fighter pilots to front-line soldiers. We provide nations with products ranging from computer-based training (CBT), through to full-motion flight simulators and fully equipped in-theatre replica armoured vehicles. Every member of our workforce makes a difference as part of high-performing teams.
As a Solutions Configuration Manager you’ll be responsible for the registration and release of data managed in configuration. You will verify the integrity, validity and maintenance of records relating to the data, including traceability and history over the entire life cycle.
This is a key role in coordinating others Configuration Management roles or delegate some activities to the Configuration Administration roles for the concerned perimeter.
Performing CM planning for new and existing projects and to ensure the correct definition of the product and its defining data in addition to providing feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of the development environment, and report on CM Key Performance Indicators.
What The Role Has To Offer
- Support the identification of contract/subcontract requirements to ensure effective CM performance of partners and suppliers
- Audit & Assess Contractors and Suppliers to ensure CM processes, systems and deliverables meet requirements.
- Participate in the design / stage reviews (PDR, CDR…).
- Responsible for the establishment & maintenance of configuration baselines (FBL, ABL, PBL)
- Participate in the selection of configuration items and subsequent product breakdown structures and Bills of Materials.
- Establish and maintain the configuration change management system, including internal and external CCBs and performs the Configuration Control Board (CCB) Secretary role.
- Co-ordinate and control the configuration change process for design change including item change, document change, deviations and waivers, concessions and trail modifications.
- Support the generation of estimates.
We are looking for someone who has:
Experienced with configuration management processes and tools, particularly those linked with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
A good knowledge of the operational processes and methods (Bid & projects, Engineering, Production, Services)
Knowledge of system integration principles (System, Hardware and Software)
The ability to adapt and assess the configuration management system as well as the contractual and commercial requirements within your scope
Adopted Lean Management approach and apply Agile principles to the management and development of the team
Ability to create buy-in explaining / detailing your needs and initiatives
Previous Experience with configuration management in either defence, engineering organisations or experience in delivery of MOD projects
Experience in working to standards such as DEF Stan 00-057 or similar is highly desirable
Flexibility
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.
If you are interested in this role, we would encourage you to have informal chat with the Talent Acquisition Partner.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
The successful candidate will need full Security Clearance (SC) -For more information and guidance please visit the UKSV website*
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.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
Advertise with us.
Please contact: hello@huntukvisasponsors.com
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