Change and Configuration Engineer - 6 month contract - Scotstoun, Glasgow - £41.12ph UMB or £32.00ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

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The role:

This key role will support the implementation of the product change process by identifying and developing enhancements to the process to enable the enterprise change board to meet programme requirements. This is involved engaging with stakeholders internal to the project to ensure the successful implementation of product change management.

This role will apply business procedures, methods and systems to support the product change management process. It will ensure that all Change Management forums' agendas and actions are recorded and published in accordance with the Change Management process requirements.

Data integrity will be critical to the programme and this role will act to support the creation of quality Product Change Requests and to progress these through the Windchill CMII workflow and reported to the programme.

Core duties:

• Development and implementation of industry leading process and capability for product change management across the project lifecycle

• Work closely with the Principal Engineer - Product Change to deliver the product Change Board (ECB)

• Change Management forum Minutes and actions recorded and published according to required timescales

• Ensure all changes requests and associated tasks are processed within required timescales

• Collate and Prepare Product Change Management metrics

• Weekly change task reporting

• Key Central Engineering Representative at Product Change Embodiment Boards

Knowledge:

• Good understanding of the Enterprise PLM systems and applications used to design, build and support a complex warship
• Good understanding of the typical product data (and its lifecycle) generated for use by the project
• Qualification from a relevant Configuration Management accreditation organisation (e.g. NDIA, CMII) would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Global Combat Ship programmes
• Knowledge of wider business processes for engineering (as documented in the Business Management System)
• Knowledge of BAE Systems LCM

Leadership:

• Candidate shall be able to provide clear guidance on the use of change management processes to wide range of stakeholders
• A team player able to influence key stakeholders
• Strong design engineering problem solving skills, to help determine the impact of design product changes on the design baseline.
• Systematic approach to solving arising issues
• Continuously Improves standards of excellence in drive and commitment
• Self-Starter
• Strong presentational skills
• Capable of clearly and succinctly communicating technical queries to wide range of engineering stakeholders
• Strong people and influencing skills
• Anticipates and manages complex business improvements

Qualifications:

• Ideally, accredited in a relevant CM methodology, i.e. CMII, NDIA,
• Experience working with CM Defence Standards,
• Strong experience in CM toolsets and CM practice

There is a significant CMC&C capability shortfall across GCS Programmes, resulting in Non Conformances/ Recommendations being raised within Assurance Reviews and Internal Audit findings. This role, together with the Senior Engineer - CM&C role, will provide much needed support to the Programme to further develop, establish and maintain the CM Baselines, to not only support the programme, but also build a sound foundation across other projects. Baseline Control Documents.