Configuration Controller

Do you have experience in configuration management? My client is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems. They are delivering proven solutions across naval, commercial, coastal, and ground-based applications. As a Configuration Controller you will have sole responsibility for the release and change control of technical data within the business Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP), and configuration of related processes and procedures. Their current ERP system is IFS Cloud Applications 11.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the daily release and change control of technical data within the business ERP system and coordinate the authorisation process. That includes, engineering part structures, bills of materials, drawings, documents, software, etc
• Manage the end-to-end change and deviation request process
• To act as a technical focal point for matters relating to ERP controlled documents and parts, such as, change requests, deviations, build standard definitions, engineering part revisions, etc
• Develop and maintain the Configuration Management processes, procedures, and daily ERP configuration control. Providing training and guidance in respect of
• Create and maintain ERP document basic data, such as approval templates, document classes, document numbering, etc
• Maximize configuration functionality within the ERP system, for improved efficiencies
• Establish and maintain methods to cleanse legacy part and document data within the ERP system
• Produce Configuration plans and submissions in support of new contract proposals and project life cycle
• Attend software release meetings and maintain ERP version control and the software repository
• Maintain documents relating to on-going certification to ISO and TUV SUD Marine Equipment Directive (MED) Module D, etc
• Take a key role in the implementation of ERP system improvements, phased testing and upgrade projects

Experience Required:

• Experience in configuration management, preferably in a large company undertaking MoD / Defense type contracts
• Experience of working with ERP systems (such as, IFS Cloud Applications 11, SAP 4 HANA, etc.)
• Project management skills
• Excellent document creation skills
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of IFS Cloud Applications 11 would be beneficial
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, would be beneficial
• Auditor experience ISO 9001:2015, would be beneficial
• Qualification in Configuration Management of QMS qualification or equivalent knowledge